# Internet Explorer 8 Accel… vs WP Fossil

> Internet Explorer 8 Accel… vs WP Fossil compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. WP Fossil comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Internet Explorer 8 Acceler….

**WP Fossil comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Internet Explorer 8 Acceler….** Choose Internet Explorer 8 Acceler… if you care most about download trend. Choose WP Fossil if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

| | Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator | WP Fossil |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 20+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 35 | 47 ✅ |
| Download trend | +45.8% ✅ | +42.4% |
| Rating | — | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 1 ✅ |
| Health score | 23/100 | 31/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 18 years ago | 13 years ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 2.7 | WP 3.7.41 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Mar 2009 | Sep 2013 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Internet Explorer 8 Acceler… or WP Fossil?
WP Fossil comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Internet Explorer 8 Acceler…. Choose Internet Explorer 8 Acceler… if you care most about download trend. Choose WP Fossil if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

### Is Internet Explorer 8 Acceler… more popular than WP Fossil?
WP Fossil is the more popular of the two with 20+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Internet Explorer 8 Acceler….

### Can I use Internet Explorer 8 Acceler… and WP Fossil together?
Both plugins cover ie8, 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 Internet Explorer 8 Acceler… and WP Fossil 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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