WP Browser/Platform Detection
v2.0.0by Gourav RR · updated 3 years ago
This plugin will append CSS classes in default WordPress body class. You can get browser name, Operating System and actual device name.
- Rank
- #17,085
- Down18 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 94
- 90+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.9K
- 2,915 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Browser/Platform Detection at a glance
WP Browser/Platform Detection is a WordPress plugin by Gourav RR with 90+ active installs, the #17,085 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 2.0.0 came out on Jan 3, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.0.18. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “device detection”. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats72 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Browser/Platform Detection |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 94 · -3.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 95 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 97 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 97 |
Rank over time
#17,085 · down 193 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #17,085 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,067 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,176 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,271 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,095 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,153 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,166 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,041 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #17,051 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #16,984 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #16,836 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #16,803 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #16,878 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #16,892 |
Growth %
Average -0.24% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +1.07% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.53% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.07% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -1.06% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.05% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.04% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.03% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.04% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.03% |
Active installs band
90+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 90+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #16878 → #17095
- Tested up to 6.0.17 → 6.0.18
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.086%
- v1.014%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 6.0.18
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 1, 2019
- Last updated
- Jan 3, 2023
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Browser/Platform Detection
How many websites use WP Browser/Platform Detection?
WP Browser/Platform Detection is active on 90+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,085 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Browser/Platform Detection been downloaded?
2,915 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was WP Browser/Platform Detection last updated?
Version 2.0.0 came out on Jan 3, 2023 (3 years ago).
Is WP Browser/Platform Detection compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Browser/Platform Detection’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.0.18, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is WP Browser/Platform Detection still maintained?
Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Browser/Platform Detection have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP Browser/Platform Detection?
The plugins most like WP Browser/Platform Detection, by the tags they share, are WPG Detect Browser (100+), Browser Screenshots (3K+) and Polylang (1K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 94 |
| Reported installs | 90+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 2.9K |
| Author | Gourav RR |
| First released | Mar 1, 2019 |
| Version | 2.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 3, 2023 |
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