# Stop IE6 vs Stop Oldies

> Stop IE6 vs Stop Oldies compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Stop Oldies comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Stop IE6.

**Stop Oldies comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Stop IE6.** Choose Stop IE6 if you care most about download trend. Choose Stop Oldies if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

| | Stop IE6 | Stop Oldies |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 30+ | 100+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 71 | 100 ✅ |
| Download trend | +69% ✅ | +31.6% |
| Rating | — | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 5 ✅ |
| Health score | 24/100 | 37/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 16 years ago | 12 years ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 3.0.5 | WP 3.9.40 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Nov 2009 | Nov 2012 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Stop IE6 or Stop Oldies?
Stop Oldies comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Stop IE6. Choose Stop IE6 if you care most about download trend. Choose Stop Oldies if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

### Is Stop IE6 more popular than Stop Oldies?
Stop Oldies is the more popular of the two with 100+ active installs, compared with 30+ for Stop IE6.

### Can I use Stop IE6 and Stop Oldies together?
Both plugins cover ie and internet explorer, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Stop IE6 and Stop Oldies free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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