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WP Safe Mode

by Marcus (aka @msykes)

4.3★ (8 ratings)  ·  Current rank #4823

Active installs
2K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#4823
Peak #4803
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
All-time downloads
25.3K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • WP Safe Mode currently ranks #4823 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • Its best position in our tracking is #4803, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
  • The latest release, v1.3, shipped on May 23, 2026 (76 days ago) — release #5 since the plugin joined the directory in 2018.

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Details

AuthorMarcus (aka @msykes)
Current version1.3
Versions released5
Last updated2026-05-23
Added to directory2018-09-25
Requires WordPress4.6+
Requires PHP5.2.6+
First tracked here2026-08-06
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Description

Disable plugins or switch themes for just you or the whole site for debugging, troubleshooting or accessing and restoring a broken website.

Frequently asked questions

Is WP Safe Mode a free plugin?

Yes — WP Safe Mode is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.

How many websites use WP Safe Mode?

WordPress.org reports 2K+ active installs.

How popular is WP Safe Mode?

As of August 7, 2026, WP Safe Mode ranks #4823 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #4803.

When was WP Safe Mode last updated?

WP Safe Mode was last updated on May 23, 2026 (version 1.3). It has shipped 5 releases in total.

Who makes WP Safe Mode?

WP Safe Mode is developed by Marcus (aka @msykes). It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2018.