# Downgrade

> Downgrade has 100+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews and 118 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 26/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Downgrade shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

**This plugin fork from: https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-downgrade/**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 17,806
- **Downloads (30 days):** 118 (+38.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 26/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 24, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.9.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** GraphicEdit (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/graphicedit/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/downgrade/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [core](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/core/) | #14 | 37 |
| [Downgrade](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/downgrade/) | #6 | 9 |
| [rollback](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rollback/) | #8 | 29 |
| [version](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/version/) | #22 | 55 |
| [WP-Core](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-core/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| core | >100 | 10,000 |
| Downgrade | >100 | 324 |
| rollback | >100 | 645 |
| version | >100 | 10,000 |
| WP-Core | >100 | 8,893 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Downgrade / Specific Core Version](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-downgrade/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (169) | Oct 7, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [Advanced Automatic Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/automatic-updater/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (61) | Jun 4, 2021 | 46/100 |
| 3 | [Core Rollback](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/core-rollback/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (16) | Jul 30, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 4 | [WP Sanitize File Name Plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-sanitize-file-name-plus/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (8) | Dec 20, 2017 | 39/100 |
| 5 | [WP Updates Settings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-updates-settings/) | 800+ | 4.4/5 (5) | Dec 20, 2017 | 37/100 |
| 6 | [WP Core Update Cleaner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-core-update-cleaner/) | 800+ | 4.5/5 (4) | Mar 19, 2024 | 33/100 |
| 7 | [WP Login Timeout Settings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-login-timeout-settings/) | 600+ | 3.5/5 (8) | Dec 20, 2017 | 33/100 |
| 8 | [Axio Core](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/axio-core/) | 300+ | — | Jan 19, 2022 | 26/100 |
| 9 | [WP Excerpt Settings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-excerpt-settings/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Dec 20, 2017 | 33/100 |
| 10 | [Disable Privacy Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-privacy-tools/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Jan 11, 2022 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Downgrade safe to use in 2026?
Downgrade shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Downgrade?
Downgrade is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 17,806 times since it launched in May 2016. It was downloaded 118 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Downgrade work with WordPress 7.1?
Downgrade is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Downgrade last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on March 24, 2018 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Downgrade?
Downgrade is developed and maintained by GraphicEdit.

### What are the best alternatives to Downgrade?
The most popular alternatives to Downgrade are WP Downgrade (100K+ installs), Advanced Automatic Updates (20K+ installs) and Core Rollback (20K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/downgrade/ · Generated 2026-10-08 23:44 UTC by PageForge