Demo Mode
v1.2by Roland Rust · updated 19 years ago
This plugin adds an additional authentication layer to your WordPress installation to put the site into a demo- or maintainance-mode.
- Rank
- #40,961
- Up7,000 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 9.4K
- 9,393 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Demo Mode at a glance
Demo Mode is a WordPress plugin by Roland Rust with 10+ active installs, the #40,961 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2 came out on Nov 18, 2007, more than 18 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.2.2. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “developing”. It was first released in 2007.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats32 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Demo Mode |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 11 · -8.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#40,961 · up 6,278 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #40,961 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #47,961 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #45,327 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #47,058 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #40,129 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #48,238 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #41,223 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #46,011 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #38,370 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #47,239 |
Growth %
Average -0.72% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +4.17% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +27.27% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -21.43% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +16.67% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 2.1
- Tested up to
- 2.2.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 12, 2007
- Last updated
- Nov 18, 2007
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Demo Mode
How many websites use Demo Mode?
Demo Mode is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #40,961 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Demo Mode been downloaded?
9,393 times in total since 2007. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Demo Mode last updated?
Version 1.2 came out on Nov 18, 2007 (18 years ago).
Is Demo Mode compatible with the latest WordPress?
Demo Mode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.2.2, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Demo Mode still maintained?
Its last release was 18 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Demo Mode have?
No one has reviewed Demo Mode on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Demo Mode?
The plugins most like Demo Mode, by the tags they share, are Site Offline Or Coming Soon Or Maintenance Mode (20K+), Slim Maintenance Mode (10K+) and Coming Soon, Under Construction & Maintenance Mode By Dazzler (6K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 9.4K |
| Author | Roland Rust |
| First released | Aug 12, 2007 |
| Version | 1.2 |
| Requires WP | 2.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 18, 2007 |
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- Rank
- #1,121
- Installs
- 20K+
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Simple and lightweight solution for scheduled maintenance. No settings page, just activate it and do your maintenance work stress-free.
- Rank
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- Rank
- #2,767
- Installs
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