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Detector

by steve.barnett

 ·  Current rank #33146

Active installs
10+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#33146
Peak #32201
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
All-time downloads
2.2K
Days tracked
2
1 day▼ 945
7 days
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • Detector currently ranks #33146 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • Its best position in our tracking is #32201, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
  • The latest release, v0.9.5, shipped on Sep 10, 2012 (5,079 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.

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Details

Authorsteve.barnett
Current version0.9.5
Versions released4
Last updated2012-09-10
Added to directory2012-07-21
Requires WordPress3.0+
Requires PHP
First tracked here2026-08-06
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Description

Detector is a simple, PHP- and JavaScript-based browser- and feature-detection library that can adapt to new devices & browsers on its own without …

Frequently asked questions

Is Detector a free plugin?

Yes — Detector is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.

How many websites use Detector?

WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.

How popular is Detector?

As of August 7, 2026, Detector ranks #33146 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #32201.

When was Detector last updated?

Detector was last updated on September 10, 2012 (version 0.9.5). It has shipped 4 releases in total.

Who makes Detector?

Detector is developed by steve.barnett. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2012.