Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Device Detector currently ranks #8801 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #8612, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- It is averaging 11 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 12% versus the month before (10/day).
- The latest release, v4.6.0, shipped on Aug 18, 2026 (60 days ago) — release #42 since the plugin joined the directory in 2020.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #8801 |
| 2026-09-30 | #8802 |
| 2026-08-31 | #8785 |
| 2026-07-31 | #8647 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 500 |
| 2026-09-30 | 500 |
| 2026-08-31 | 500 |
| 2026-07-31 | 600 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 10 |
| 2026-09-30 | 41 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10 |
| 2026-07-31 | 5 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3 |
| 2026-04-30 | 7 |
| 2026-03-31 | 34 |
| 2026-02-28 | 4 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 8 |
| 2025-11-30 | 5 |
| 2025-10-31 | 6 |
| 2025-09-30 | 7 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Pierre Lannoy |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.6.0 |
| Versions released | 42 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-18 |
| Added to directory | 2020-01-22 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.4+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Full featured analytics reporting and management tool that detects all devices accessing your WordPress site.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Device Detector?
WordPress.org reports 500+ active installs.
How popular is Device Detector?
As of October 17, 2026, Device Detector ranks #8801 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #8612.
When was Device Detector last updated?
Device Detector was last updated on August 18, 2026 (version 4.6.0). It has shipped 42 releases in total.
Who makes Device Detector?
Device Detector is developed by Pierre Lannoy. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2020.
