Stop Oldies
This plugin detects if a visitor is using some old version of Internet Explorer and suggests to upgrade to a recent browser.
Consider an alternative
Stop Oldies shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.9 (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 Oldies stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| ie | >100 |
| ie6 | #30 |
| ie7 | #49 |
| internet explorer | >100 |
| old | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 5 reviews
About Stop Oldies
From the official readme · v1.0Description
This plugin detects if a visitor is using some old version of Internet Explorer and suggests to upgrade to a recent browser.
The versions to block can be configured in an admin panel.
Works for blocking IE6, IE7 and IE8.
Localisation of the plugin into french.
Installation
You can use the built in installer and upgrader, or you can install the plugin manually.
- You can either use the automatic plugin installer or your FTP program to upload it to your wp-content/plugins directory
the top-level folder. Don’t just upload all the php files and put them in/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Visit the plugin options page in the settings menu
- Configure any options as desired
- That’s it!
If you have to upgrade manually simply repeat the installation steps.
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FAQ
Stop Oldies: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 9, 2026
Is Stop Oldies free?
Yes. Stop Oldies is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Stop Oldies safe to use in 2026?
Stop Oldies shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Stop Oldies?
Stop Oldies is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,224 times since it launched in November 2012. It was downloaded 100 times in the last 30 days.
Does Stop Oldies work with WordPress 7.1?
Stop Oldies is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Stop Oldies last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on April 18, 2014 (12 years ago).
Who makes Stop Oldies?
Stop Oldies is developed and maintained by Pierre-André Boissinot.
What are the best alternatives to Stop Oldies?
The most popular alternatives to Stop Oldies are Modernizr for WordPress (800+ installs), WP IE Buster (700+ installs) and Disable Browser Telephone F… (300+ installs).
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