SS Device Detector
A plugin that detects the device used by visitors and provides functions and shortcodes to display (or not) content based on said devices.
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.1 (latest is 7.1)
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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 SS Device Detector stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| adaptive | >100 |
| content | >100 |
| responsive | >100 |
| RESS | #1 |
| shortcode | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About SS Device Detector
From the official readme · v1.0.4Description
The purpose of the plugin is to help both WordPress users and developers with shortcodes and function respectively, to implement a server side responsive solution for their theme.
The difference is substantial compared to solutions like display:none. When using the “display” CSS instruction on, let’s say, an image, the browser actually downloads the entire image and then it hides it. With this solution the image is no longer downloaded.
SS comes from ‘server-side’.
Bugs, suggestions, comments?
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Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
- Activate the plugin (SS Device Detector) through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Once activated you can use the shortcodes and functions provided by the plugin (see documentation).
Changelog
1.0.4
- Tested for WordPress 4.1.1
- Updated the Mobile Detect library to v2.8.12
1.0.3
- Tested for WordPress 4.0.
- Updated to remove some PHP (5.4) notices and warnings
1.0.2
- Rewritten to add support for PHP 5.2+
1.0.1
- Compatibility checks.
1.0
- Initial version.
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SS Device Detector: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
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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