# Theme to Browser Control – IE Pack

> Theme to Browser Control – IE Pack has 10+ active installs and 68 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Theme to Browser Control 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.

**An extension for the Theme to Browser Control (T2B) to handle different versions of IE. Requires the T2B plugin to be installed first https://wordpress.org/plugins/theme-to-browser-t2b-control/.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,971
- **Downloads (30 days):** 68 (+15.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 25, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.0.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Federico Jacobi (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/federico_jacobi/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/theme-to-browser-control-ie-pack/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [browser](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/browser/) | #46 | 66 |
| [browser control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/browser-control/) | #2 | 2 |
| [control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/control/) | #27 | 34 |
| [design](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/design/) | #60 | 112 |
| [themes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/themes/) | >100 | 139 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| browser | >100 | 10,000 |
| browser control | >100 | 6,250 |
| control | >100 | 10,000 |
| design | >100 | 10,000 |
| themes | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Console – WordPress PHP Console powered by PsySH](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-console/) | 20K+ | 5/5 (21) | Aug 21, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [Browser Screenshots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/browser-shots/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (19) | Jan 30, 2024 | 39/100 |
| 3 | [WP BrowserUpdate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-browser-update/) | 1K+ | 4.6/5 (16) | Aug 13, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 4 | [Polylang – Country Detection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/country-detection-polylang/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 30, 2022 | 34/100 |
| 5 | [PHP Browser Detection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/php-browser-detection/) | 500+ | 4.1/5 (16) | Sep 8, 2015 | 35/100 |
| 6 | [Friendly User Agent for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-friendly-user-agent/) | 400+ | 5/5 (10) | Jun 22, 2022 | 39/100 |
| 7 | [Developer Tools Blocker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/swiftninjapro-inspect-element-console-blocker/) | 400+ | 4.2/5 (15) | Nov 9, 2022 | 36/100 |
| 8 | [QR Scanner Redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/qr-scanner-redirect/) | 200+ | 5/5 (4) | Dec 27, 2021 | 33/100 |
| 9 | [Open Search Document](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/open-search-document/) | 200+ | 5/5 (4) | Sep 20, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [WP-UserAgent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-useragent/) | 200+ | 5/5 (5) | Oct 16, 2020 | 38/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Theme to Browser Control free?
Yes. Theme to Browser Control is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Theme to Browser Control safe to use in 2026?
Theme to Browser Control 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 Theme to Browser Control?
Theme to Browser Control is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,971 times since it launched in September 2014. It was downloaded 68 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Theme to Browser Control work with WordPress 7.1?
Theme to Browser Control is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Theme to Browser Control last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on September 25, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Theme to Browser Control?
Theme to Browser Control is developed and maintained by Federico Jacobi.

### What are the best alternatives to Theme to Browser Control?
The most popular alternatives to Theme to Browser Control are WP Console (20K+ installs), Browser Screenshots (3K+ installs) and WP BrowserUpdate (1K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/theme-to-browser-control-ie-pack/ · Generated 2026-10-06 15:08 UTC by PageForge