# SS Device Detector

> SS Device Detector has 10+ active installs and 37 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** SS Device Detector shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**A plugin that detects the device used by visitors and provides functions and shortcodes to display (or not) content based on said devices.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,930
- **Downloads (30 days):** 37 (+32.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.4
- **Last updated:** Mar 11, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.1.42
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** vladiiancu (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/vladiiancu/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ss-device-detector/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [adaptive](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/adaptive/) | #5 | 5 |
| [content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content/) | >100 | 799 |
| [responsive](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/responsive/) | >100 | 410 |
| [RESS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ress/) | #1 | 1 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,399 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| adaptive | >100 | 369 |
| content | >100 | 10,000 |
| responsive | >100 | 10,000 |
| RESS | #1 | 1 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Hammy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hammy/) | 100+ | 3.3/5 (16) | Feb 16, 2014 | 30/100 |
| 2 | [Customizer Responsive Server-Side Components Device Preview](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/customizer-responsive-device-preview/) | 70+ | — | Nov 9, 2017 | 25/100 |
| 3 | [AddFunc Adaptive Content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/addfunc-adaptive-content/) | 50+ | 5/5 (2) | Dec 11, 2018 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [Mobile Switcher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mobile-switcher/) | 50+ | — | Mar 26, 2015 | 25/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is SS Device Detector safe to use in 2026?
SS Device Detector shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SS Device Detector?
SS Device Detector is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,930 times since it launched in July 2014. It was downloaded 37 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SS Device Detector work with WordPress 7.1?
SS Device Detector is officially tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was SS Device Detector last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on March 11, 2015 (12 years ago).

### Who makes SS Device Detector?
SS Device Detector is developed and maintained by vladiiancu.

### What are the best alternatives to SS Device Detector?
The most popular alternatives to SS Device Detector are Hammy (100+ installs), Customizer Responsive Serve… (70+ installs) and AddFunc Adaptive Content (50+ installs).


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