Active installs
2K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#4588
Peak #4588
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All-time downloads
35K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Headless Mode currently ranks #4588 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v0.4.0, shipped on Jul 18, 2024 (750 days ago) — release #8 since the plugin joined the directory in 2019.
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Details
| Author | Ben Meredith |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.4.0 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2024-07-18 |
| Added to directory | 2019-11-16 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Once you take the head off of WordPress, nobody needs to see it. This plugin hides the front end by redirecting to the shiny static (etc) site.
Frequently asked questions
Is Headless Mode a free plugin?
Yes — Headless Mode is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Headless Mode?
WordPress.org reports 2K+ active installs.
How popular is Headless Mode?
As of August 7, 2026, Headless Mode ranks #4588 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Headless Mode last updated?
Headless Mode was last updated on July 18, 2024 (version 0.4.0). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes Headless Mode?
Headless Mode is developed by Ben Meredith. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2019.
