# Detector

> Detector has 10+ active installs and 45 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Detector shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Detector is a simple, PHP- and JavaScript-based browser- and feature-detection library that can adapt to new devices & browsers on its own without the need to pull from a central database of browser information.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,232
- **Downloads (30 days):** 45 (+50% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.9.5
- **Last updated:** Sep 10, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.0.5
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** steve.barnett (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/stevebarnett-1/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/detector/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [detector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/detector/) | #6 | 7 |
| [device](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/device/) | #11 | 13 |
| [modernizr](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/modernizr/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| detector | >100 | 305 |
| device | >100 | 6,907 |
| modernizr | #36 | 38 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Widget Detector for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/widget-detector-elementor/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (39) | Jun 6, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 2 | [Device Detector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/device-detector/) | 500+ | 4/5 (2) | Aug 18, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 3 | [Mobile Detector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mobile-detector/) | 200+ | 5/5 (4) | Dec 21, 2012 | 33/100 |
| 4 | [ZDN Adblock Detector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zdn-adblock-detector/) | 100+ | 4.4/5 (7) | Feb 28, 2026 | 39/100 |
| 5 | [Translation Detector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/translation-detector/) | 20+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Apr 11, 2016 | 27/100 |
| 7 | [Blocks Detector Finder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blocks-detector-finder/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 8, 2022 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Detector free?
Yes. Detector is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Detector safe to use in 2026?
Detector shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Detector?
Detector is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,232 times since it launched in July 2012. It was downloaded 45 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Detector work with WordPress 7.1?
Detector is officially tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Detector last updated?
The latest version, 0.9.5, was released on September 10, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Detector?
Detector is developed and maintained by steve.barnett.

### What are the best alternatives to Detector?
The most popular alternatives to Detector are Widget Detector for Element… (1K+ installs), Device Detector (500+ installs) and Mobile Detector (200+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/detector/ · Generated 2026-10-03 11:28 UTC by PageForge