Stop Oldies
This plugin detects if a visitor is using some old version of Internet Explorer and suggests to upgrade to a recent browser.
The facts
- Rating
- 5★ from 5
- Active installs
- 100+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 18 Apr 2014
- Added
- Nov 2012
- Tested up to
- WP 3.9.40
- Downloads
- 5,092
Our analysis
AI-assistedStop Oldies is a WordPress plugin designed to detect visitors using outdated versions of Internet Explorer, specifically IE6, IE7, and IE8. It suggests that these users upgrade to a more recent browser for a better experience. The plugin includes an admin panel where you can configure which versions to block.
This plugin is suitable for website owners who want to encourage visitors to use modern browsers, thereby improving site performance and user experience.
Best for: Website owners looking to improve user experience by discouraging the use of old Internet Explorer versions.
What it does well
- ✓Detects outdated versions of Internet Explorer
- ✓Suggests browser upgrades to visitors
- ✓Configurable blocking options in admin panel
- ✓Localised into French
Where it falls short
- •Limited to blocking only specific versions of Internet Explorer
- •Last updated in April 2014, may not support newer WordPress versions
Verdict
Stop Oldies provides a straightforward solution for managing outdated browser usage, though its age and limited scope may be a concern for some users.
From the developer
Pierre-André Boissinot's own description of Stop Oldies, lightly tidied.
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.