Best device detection plugins for WordPress
The most popular device detection plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. WP Browser/Platform Detection leads with 90+ active installs, ahead of 51Degrees (10+). All 2 plugins tagged “device detection” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 2 device detection plugins
- 1.
WP Browser/Platform DetectionThe most installed device detection plugin, with 90+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, last updated 3 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.0.18.
- 2.
51Degrees10+ active installs. No reviews yet, updated 4 days ago.
All 2 plugins tagged “device detection”
WP Browser/Platform Detection
Down in the last 7 days:44#17,085by Gourav RR3 years ago
This plugin will append CSS classes in default WordPress body class. You can get browser name, Operating System and actual device name.
- Installs
- 90+
- Rating
- 5.0(2)
- Downloads
- 0/day
51Degrees
#33,262by 51Degrees4 days ago
The best plugin for WordPress to send Device properties as Custom Dimensions to Google Analytics to get richer insights of device specifications and c …
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 11/day