WP Mobile Detect
v2.0by Jesse Friedman · updated 9 years ago
WP Mobile Detect by Jesse Friedman creates an easy way for the User Admin to control when content is shown or hid based on visitor device or operating …
- Rank
- #3,136
- Up7 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 5,290
- 5K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 92.1K
- 92,058 all-time
- Rating
- 4.8/5
- 64 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Mobile Detect at a glance
WP Mobile Detect is a WordPress plugin by Jesse Friedman with 5K+ active installs, the #3,136 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 19 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.8 out of 5 from 64 reviews. Version 2.0 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. It leads the 6 plugins tagged “browsers”. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats447 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Mobile Detect |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 18 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 13 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 5,288 · +0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 5,288 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5,280 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5,301 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5,282 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5,281 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5,285 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5,272 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5,287 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5,292 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5,286 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5,284 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5,286 |
Rank over time
#3,136 · down 14 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #3,136 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #3,143 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #3,142 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #3,134 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #3,142 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #3,141 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #3,139 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #3,144 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #3,137 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #3,137 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #3,142 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #3,154 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #3,152 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #3,122 |
Growth %
Average +0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.15% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.20% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.36% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.02% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.25% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.28% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.09% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.04% |
Active installs band
5K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.098%
- v1.22.1%
Rating trend
4.8★★★★★64 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8.4
- Tested up to
- 4.2.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 17, 2012
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Mobile Detect
How many websites use WP Mobile Detect?
WP Mobile Detect is active on 5K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,136 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Mobile Detect been downloaded?
92,058 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 19 times. See download stats
When was WP Mobile Detect last updated?
Version 2.0 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release
Is WP Mobile Detect compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Mobile Detect’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, 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.
Does WP Mobile Detect have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for WP Mobile Detect. See its security record
Is WP Mobile Detect still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Mobile Detect have?
4.8 out of 5 from 64 reviews on WordPress.org. 89% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to WP Mobile Detect?
The plugins most like WP Mobile Detect, by the tags they share, are WP Mobile Menu (70K+), WPtouch (40K+) and ShiftNav (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.8
★★★★★
64 reviews
- 5 stars: 57 reviews, 89%
- 4 stars: 3 reviews, 5%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 2%
- 2 stars: 2 reviews, 3%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 2%
- Positive
- 94%4–5★
- Mixed
- 2%3★
- Critical
- 5%1–2★
- About 37 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 16 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 5,290 |
| Reported installs | 5K+ |
| Rating | 4.8 |
| Reviews | 64 |
| Total downloads | 92.1K |
| Author | Jesse Friedman |
| First released | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Version | 2.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.8.4 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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