IPv6 Detector
Simple IPv6 detector widget for WordPress to show if user is connecting with IPv6 or IPv4.
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IPv6 Detector shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 15 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.1 (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 IPv6 Detector stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| detect | >100 |
| IPv4 | >100 |
| IPv6 | >100 |
| whois | #50 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About IPv6 Detector
From the official readme · v1.2Description
Simple IPv6 detector widget for WordPress to show if user is connecting with IPv6 or IPv4.
Additionaly, it makes a link to a whois service with the ip address.
It was born because of my own blog. I needed to include a little box that shows users ip and different messages depending on the ip version.
The idea behind this is to promote and leave a way to discover and make sense about the ipv4 address space limits.
Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
- Upload
ipv6detectorto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Changelog
Bug fixes.
1.2
- Fixed sticky default url for whois service 🙂
1.1
- Added custom msgs.
- Added stats display
- Added stats reset option
1.0
First version.
Screenshots
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FAQ
IPv6 Detector: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 16, 2026
Is IPv6 Detector free?
Yes. IPv6 Detector is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is IPv6 Detector safe to use in 2026?
IPv6 Detector shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use IPv6 Detector?
IPv6 Detector is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,199 times since it launched in September 2010. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.
Does IPv6 Detector work with WordPress 7.1?
IPv6 Detector is officially tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was IPv6 Detector last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on June 28, 2011 (15 years ago).
Who makes IPv6 Detector?
IPv6 Detector is developed and maintained by ppatux.
What are the best alternatives to IPv6 Detector?
The most popular alternatives to IPv6 Detector are WPG Detect Browser (100+ installs), WP Browser/Platform Detecti… (100+ installs) and Mobile Detect For CSS (30+ installs).
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