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Best delay plugins for WordPress

The most popular delay plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Delay Redirect leads with 200+ active installs, ahead of WP Delay Cron (90+) and Smart DL Redirect (10+). All 4 plugins tagged “delay” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.

Installs aren’t everything: a recent release, a “Tested up to” that matches the current WordPress, and support threads that get resolved show a plugin is looked after. Open any plugin for its downloads, rank history and alternatives.

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Top 4 delay plugins

  1. 1.
    Delay Redirect

    The most installed delay plugin, with 200+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 9 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 3.5.2.

  2. 2.
    WP Delay Cron

    90+ active installs. Only 4 reviews so far, last updated 10 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.5.33.

  3. 3.
    Smart DL Redirect

    10+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, updated 10 months ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.9.11.

  4. 4.
    Delayed Orders for WooCommerce

    Fewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 5 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.7.21.

All 4 plugins tagged “delay”