Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Maintenance Redirect currently ranks #1955 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1943, first reached on Aug 22, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 36 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 10% versus the month before (33/day).
- The latest release, v2.2.1, shipped on May 21, 2026 (149 days ago) — release #22 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #1955 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1954 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1949 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1957 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 31 |
| 2026-09-30 | 47 |
| 2026-08-31 | 34 |
| 2026-07-31 | 26 |
| 2026-06-30 | 44 |
| 2026-05-31 | 24 |
| 2026-04-30 | 44 |
| 2026-03-31 | 68 |
| 2026-02-28 | 60 |
| 2026-01-31 | 32 |
| 2025-12-31 | 41 |
| 2025-11-30 | 11 |
| 2025-10-31 | 17 |
| 2025-09-30 | 28 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Peter Hardy-vanDoorn |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.2.1 |
| Versions released | 22 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-21 |
| Added to directory | 2010-06-13 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.1+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Display a maintenance mode page and allow invited visitors to bypass the functionality to preview the site.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Maintenance Redirect?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Maintenance Redirect?
As of October 17, 2026, Maintenance Redirect ranks #1955 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1943.
When was Maintenance Redirect last updated?
Maintenance Redirect was last updated on May 21, 2026 (version 2.2.1). It has shipped 22 releases in total.
Who makes Maintenance Redirect?
Maintenance Redirect is developed by Peter Hardy-vanDoorn. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2010.
