Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade
This plugin detects if visitor is using the OLD Internet Explorer 6 (or even older) and displays a message to him to download a better browser, or at least upgrade to a new version of IE.
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Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 16 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 2.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| ie | >100 |
| ie6 | #68 |
| internet | >100 |
| internet explorer | >100 |
| msie | #18 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade
From the official readme · v1.1Description
This plugin detects if visitor is using the OLD Internet Explorer 6 (or even older) and displays a message to him to download a better browser, or at least upgrade to a new version of IE.
This plugin supports the languages
- English
- Portuguese Brazil
- Turkish (thanks to Jackoon)
- Spanish (thanks to tbhot3ww)
- Polish (thanks to SirZooro)
- Dutch (thanks to Johandm8)
- Italian (thanks to NitroRabber)
- German (thanks to Cedric Wetzel and
Wick0r) - Russian (thanks to Fat Cow)
- Belorusian (thanks to ilyuha)
- Czech (thanks to Radek Stangel)
If you like it, donate 2 seconds rating this plugin 🙂
Comments at my Blog are welcome!
If your language not here, please translate and send to us. Your language will be added in the next version!
Installation
- Extract to
/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin through the
Pluginsmenu in WordPress - That’s it! You need more steps? 🙂
Screenshots
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FAQ
Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 18, 2026
Is Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade free?
Yes. Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade safe to use in 2026?
Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade?
Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 13,271 times since it launched in April 2009. It was downloaded 42 times in the last 30 days.
Does Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade work with WordPress 7.1?
Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade is officially tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on April 5, 2010 (17 years ago).
Who makes Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade?
Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade is developed and maintained by mrodrigow.
What are the best alternatives to Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade?
The most popular alternatives to Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade are Modernizr for WordPress (800+ installs), WP IE Buster (700+ installs) and Disable Browser Telephone F… (300+ installs).
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