# Region Detect

> Region Detect has 10+ active installs and 50 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Region Detect shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**A plugin that allows personalisation by displaying the visitors country name in posts and pages.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,231
- **Downloads (30 days):** 50 (+31.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.02.05
- **Last updated:** Oct 17, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.6.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** joebrewer (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/joebrewer/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/regiondetect/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [country detection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/country-detection/) | #1 | 2 |
| [geolocation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/geolocation/) | #64 | 119 |
| [localisation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/localisation/) | #5 | 7 |
| [localization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/localization/) | #61 | 127 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| country detection | >100 | 1,036 |
| geolocation | >100 | 887 |
| localisation | >100 | 165 |
| localization | >100 | 2,293 |

## Version adoption

- 1.02: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Royal Geo-Shipping for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/royal-geo-shipping/) | <10 | — | Sep 4, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Region Detect safe to use in 2026?
Region Detect shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Region Detect?
Region Detect is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,231 times since it launched in May 2011. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Region Detect work with WordPress 7.1?
Region Detect is officially tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Region Detect last updated?
The latest version, 1.02.05, was released on October 17, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Region Detect?
Region Detect is developed and maintained by joebrewer.

### What are the best alternatives to Region Detect?
The most popular alternatives to Region Detect are Royal Geo-Shipping for WooC… (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/regiondetect/ · Generated 2026-10-14 22:47 UTC by PageForge