WordPress plugin comparison
Build Mode vs Under Construction
At a glance
- Under Construction has more active installs: 600K+, against 300+ for Build Mode.
- On a typical day, Under Construction is downloaded about 2,464 times, Build Mode about 10.
- Build Mode is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews, against 4.8 from 1,285 reviews.
- Under Construction was updated more recently: Sep 18, 2026, against Apr 12, 2026 for Build Mode.
- Under Construction is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Build Mode.
- Under Construction has been around longer: since 2013, against 2025 for Build Mode.
Line by line
Under Construction leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Build Mode |  Under Construction |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #10,936 | #109 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 600K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 215 | 78.6K |
| Rating | 5.0(5) | 4.8(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.42 | ×2.46 |
| Last release | 7 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.2 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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