# Device Detect

> Device Detect has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 99 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 46/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Device Detect works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 46/100 on our health check.

**Allows you to detect the device of the user, and to display some contents only for the phones, tablets or computers.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 5,162
- **Downloads (30 days):** 99 (+25.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 46/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.0.1
- **Last updated:** Dec 15, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 5.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Kleor (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/kleor/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/device-detect/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content/) | >100 | 799 |
| [detect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/detect/) | #5 | 7 |
| [detection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/detection/) | #3 | 9 |
| [device](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/device/) | #8 | 13 |
| [mobile](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mobile/) | >100 | 246 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| content | >100 | 10,000 |
| detect | #22 | 5,335 |
| detection | >100 | 5,832 |
| device | #28 | 6,907 |
| mobile | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [One Click Demo Import](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/one-click-demo-import/) | 1M+ | 4.3/5 (79) | Apr 22, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 2 | [Advanced Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-excerpt/) | 80K+ | 4.3/5 (101) | Aug 1, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 3 | [Rara One Click Demo Import](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rara-one-click-demo-import/) | 20K+ | 2.7/5 (7) | Sep 9, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 4 | [Soro – SEO Autopilot & AI Content Writer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/soro-seo/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 23, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 5 | [TutorMate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tutormate/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 25, 2026 | 76/100 |
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| 8 | [Surfer – WordPress Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/surferseo/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (10) | Sep 30, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 9 | [Root Relative URLs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/root-relative-urls/) | 6K+ | 2.9/5 (20) | Nov 28, 2017 | 36/100 |
| 10 | [WP Content Copy Protection with Color Design](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-copy-protect-with-color-design/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (25) | Aug 20, 2026 | 87/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Device Detect safe to use in 2026?
Device Detect works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 46/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Device Detect?
Device Detect is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,162 times since it launched in January 2018. It was downloaded 99 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Device Detect work with WordPress 7.1?
Device Detect is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Device Detect need?
Device Detect requires PHP 5.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Device Detect last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.1, was released on December 15, 2025 (10 months ago).

### Who makes Device Detect?
Device Detect is developed and maintained by Kleor.

### What are the best alternatives to Device Detect?
The most popular alternatives to Device Detect are One Click Demo Import (1M+ installs), Advanced Excerpt (80K+ installs) and Rara One Click Demo Import (20K+ installs).


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