Stop IE6
This plugin identifies if a visitor is using Internet Explorer 6 (or older) and suggests to upgrade to a recent version or to install another web browser.
Consider an alternative
Stop IE6 shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 16 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.0 (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 Stop IE6 stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| ie | >100 |
| ie 6 | >100 |
| internet explorer | >100 |
| internet explorer 6 | #90 |
| stop | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Stop IE6
From the official readme · v1.03Description
This plugin identifies if a visitor is using Internet Explorer 6 (or older) and suggests to upgrade to a recent version or to install another web browser.
Info:
If you have WP Super Cache or some other cache plugin installed it’s very possible that Stop IE6 will not work properly. I’ll try to fix that ASAP.
Please take a few seconds of your time and rate this plugin. Thank you!
Installation
- Upload the folder ‘stop-ie6’ to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- That’s it! Enjoy!
Changelog
Version 1.03
- Supports WordPress 3.0
- Updated error page text (Thanks theorboman!)
Screenshots
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FAQ
Stop IE6: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 11, 2026
Is Stop IE6 free?
Yes. Stop IE6 is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Stop IE6 safe to use in 2026?
Stop IE6 shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Stop IE6?
Stop IE6 is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,765 times since it launched in November 2009. It was downloaded 71 times in the last 30 days.
Does Stop IE6 work with WordPress 7.1?
Stop IE6 is officially tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Stop IE6 last updated?
The latest version, 1.03, was released on July 27, 2010 (16 years ago).
Who makes Stop IE6?
Stop IE6 is developed and maintained by alencvitkovic.
What are the best alternatives to Stop IE6?
The most popular alternatives to Stop IE6 are Modernizr for WordPress (800+ installs), WP IE Buster (700+ installs) and Disable Browser Telephone F… (300+ installs).
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