Best idle plugins for WordPress

The most popular idle plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Eco Mode leads with 20+ active installs, ahead of Wake Up! (fewer than 10). All 2 plugins tagged “idle” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.

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Top 2 idle plugins

1.
Eco Mode
The most installed idle plugin, with 20+ active installs. No reviews yet, updated 5 months ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.9.11.
2.
Wake Up!
Fewer than 10 active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, last updated 3 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.2.15.

All 2 plugins tagged “idle”

Eco Mode
Up in the last 7 days:242#27,141
by ronchiluca5 months ago
Dim inactive sessions with a configurable, accessible overlay — lowers visual energy on OLED screens and nudges focused browsing.
Installs
20+
Rating
–
Downloads
0/day
Wake Up!
Up in the last 7 days:2,164#64,980
by Sanjeev Aryal3 years ago
Popup when an administrator in admin area becomes idle for 30 seconds.
Installs
<10
Rating
5.0(2)
Downloads
0/day