WP App Enabler
Enables your WordPress site to run in App mode in Android and iOS.
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WP App Enabler shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.0 (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 WP App Enabler stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| android | >100 |
| homescreen | #17 |
| ios | >100 |
| native app | >100 |
| web app | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About WP App Enabler
From the official readme · v0.2Description
Enables your WordPress site to run in App mode in Android and iOS.
Installation
- Upload the
wp-app-enabler-folder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
or:
- Install the plugin via the WordPress repository
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Changelog
This is the first released version of the plugin. There's probably not going to be many more, because it's super basic.
0.1
- First release.
0.2
- iOS support.
For developers
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FAQ
WP App Enabler: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
Is WP App Enabler free?
Yes. WP App Enabler is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP App Enabler safe to use in 2026?
WP App Enabler shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP App Enabler?
WP App Enabler is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,944 times since it launched in February 2014. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP App Enabler work with WordPress 7.1?
WP App Enabler is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.0, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP App Enabler last updated?
The latest version, 0.2, was released on September 13, 2014 (12 years ago).
Who makes WP App Enabler?
WP App Enabler is developed and maintained by mrpaplu.
What are the best alternatives to WP App Enabler?
The most popular alternatives to WP App Enabler are WPtouch (40K+ installs), Multi Device Switcher (20K+ installs) and Browser Theme Color (2K+ installs).
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