Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Slim Maintenance Mode currently ranks #1730 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1729, first reached on Oct 13, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 179 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 11% versus the month before (201/day).
- The latest release, v1.4.6, shipped on Aug 6, 2026 (72 days ago) — release #18 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1730 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1730 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1758 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1785 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 175 |
| 2026-09-30 | 194 |
| 2026-08-31 | 289 |
| 2026-07-31 | 243 |
| 2026-06-30 | 211 |
| 2026-05-31 | 140 |
| 2026-04-30 | 139 |
| 2026-03-31 | 113 |
| 2026-02-28 | 72 |
| 2026-01-31 | 84 |
| 2025-12-31 | 73 |
| 2025-11-30 | 81 |
| 2025-10-31 | 123 |
| 2025-09-30 | 181 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Johannes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.4.6 |
| Versions released | 18 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-06 |
| Added to directory | 2014-11-01 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.6+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Simple and lightweight solution for scheduled maintenance. No settings page, just activate it and do your maintenance work stress-free.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Slim Maintenance Mode?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Slim Maintenance Mode?
As of October 16, 2026, Slim Maintenance Mode ranks #1730 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1729.
When was Slim Maintenance Mode last updated?
Slim Maintenance Mode was last updated on August 6, 2026 (version 1.4.6). It has shipped 18 releases in total.
Who makes Slim Maintenance Mode?
Slim Maintenance Mode is developed by Johannes. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2014.
