The utility model relates to a dual-purpose display base, which comprises a connecting base. The dual-purpose display base is characterized in that a fixing rod is arranged on the base, two swing rods are hinged at two ends of the fixing rod, and a rotating rod which is used for being connected with a display rear shell plate is mounted between the swing rods. The dual-purpose display base can simultaneously meet two function requirements that a television set is supported by the base and can also be hung on a wall for users, during function switching, and the base only needs to be folded to be locked but does not need to be detached when functions are switched over.