Active installs
10+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#40787
Peak #34378
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
7.4K
Days tracked
5
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Go Dark currently ranks #40787 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #34378, first reached on Aug 8, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.0, shipped on Jun 15, 2026 (56 days ago) — release #10 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
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Details
| Author | George Stephanis |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.0 |
| Versions released | 10 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-15 |
| Added to directory | 2012-01-15 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.3+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
A general-purpose, SEO-friendly protest and blackout utility for WordPress. Schedule a period or manually force your website to go dark with customiza …
Frequently asked questions
Is Go Dark a free plugin?
Yes — Go Dark is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Go Dark?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is Go Dark?
As of August 10, 2026, Go Dark ranks #40787 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #34378.
When was Go Dark last updated?
Go Dark was last updated on June 15, 2026 (version 1.1.0). It has shipped 10 releases in total.
Who makes Go Dark?
Go Dark is developed by George Stephanis. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2012.
