Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Under Construction currently ranks #902 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #889, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 40K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 57 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 18% versus the month before (48/day).
- The latest release, v1.22, shipped on Mar 8, 2024 (952 days ago) — release #24 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #902 |
| 2026-09-30 | #901 |
| 2026-08-31 | #894 |
| 2026-07-31 | #894 |
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 | 40,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 40,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 40,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 40,000 |
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 | 51 |
| 2026-09-30 | 65 |
| 2026-08-31 | 50 |
| 2026-07-31 | 48 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Garrett Grimm |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.22 |
| Versions released | 24 |
| Last updated | 2024-03-08 |
| Added to directory | 2009-06-21 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.7+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Creates a 'Coming Soon' page that will show for all users who are not logged in
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Under Construction?
WordPress.org reports 40K+ active installs.
How popular is Under Construction?
As of October 16, 2026, Under Construction ranks #902 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #889.
When was Under Construction last updated?
Under Construction was last updated on March 8, 2024 (version 1.22). It has shipped 24 releases in total.
Who makes Under Construction?
Under Construction is developed by Garrett Grimm. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2009.
