WP-Shabbat
v2.3by DrMosko · updated 9 years ago
Close site or display popup message on Shabbat and Holidays by identifying the address of the user IP and close to 40 km
- Rank
- #30,565
- Up498 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 17
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 10.5K
- 10,483 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 8 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP-Shabbat at a glance
WP-Shabbat is a WordPress plugin by DrMosko with 10+ active installs, the #30,565 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Version 2.3 came out on Sep 17, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.8.34. Among the 3 plugins tagged “popup window”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats104 downloads · the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | WP-Shabbat |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 17 · +6.3% in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#30,565 · up 653 in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #30,565 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #31,063 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #31,440 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #31,461 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #31,060 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #30,183 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #31,183 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #30,075 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #31,169 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #31,218 |
Growth %
Average +0.51% a day in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +6.25% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
View as table
| 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
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
See where WP-Shabbat ranks in search
Track this plugin to check its position for the searches you choose, daily, with an alert when it moves.
Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #31218 → #31440
- Tested up to 4.8.33 → 4.8.34
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.3100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★8 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.7.0
- Tested up to
- 4.8.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 20, 2013
- Last updated
- Sep 17, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP-Shabbat
How many websites use WP-Shabbat?
WP-Shabbat 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 #30,565 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP-Shabbat been downloaded?
10,483 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was WP-Shabbat last updated?
Version 2.3 came out on Sep 17, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is WP-Shabbat compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP-Shabbat’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.8.34, 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 WP-Shabbat still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP-Shabbat have?
5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to WP-Shabbat?
The plugins most like WP-Shabbat, by the tags they share, are CalJ Shabbat Times (70+), Shabbat Zman Widget (40+) and Saturday Site Blocker (10+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
8 reviews
- 5 stars: 8 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
Compare with competitors
Add up to 1 competitor. No account needed.
| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 17 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 8 |
| Total downloads | 10.5K |
| Author | DrMosko |
| First released | Nov 20, 2013 |
| Version | 2.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.7.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 17, 2017 |
Alternatives to WP-Shabbat
Compare all alternativesPopular plugins with the same tags, the most in common first.

CalJ Shabbat Times
by calj
Display the Shabbat times (zmanim) for the city of your choice.
- Rank
- #18,482
- Installs
- 70+
- 3.4
Shabbat Zman Widget
by adatosystems
THIS PLUGIN IS NO LONGER SUPPORTED!!
- Rank
- #22,041
- Installs
- 40+
- 4.7

Saturday Site Blocker
by arikdpc
A plugin that blocks the front-end of the site during Shabbat by displaying a full-page overlay, ensuring respectful observance.
- Rank
- #46,462
- Installs
- 10+

Weekly Shabbat Times
by Aaron Reimann
Display Shabbat candle lighting, Havdalah times, and weekly Torah portion from Hebcal via block, widgets, and shortcodes.
- Rank
- #42,827
- Installs
- 10+

Digitizer Shabbat Keeper
by Ben Kalsky
Closes your site, or only its shop and forms, for Shabbat and Jewish holidays. Israeli times, computed on your server - no external service.
- Rank
- #56,243
- Installs
- Fewer than 10

Shabbat Blocker
by autopeak
Blocks access to the site on Shabbat and Jewish holidays according to the selected city. Displays local candle lighting and havdalah times.
- Rank
- #67,330
- Installs
- Fewer than 10
Side by side:WP-Shabbat vs CalJ Shabbat TimesWP-Shabbat vs Shabbat Zman WidgetWP-Shabbat vs Saturday Site Blocker
More by DrMosko
See everything by DrMoskoOther plugins from this author in our catalog.
WP-SEOstats
by DrMosko
Add SEO stats to the Admin Toolbar in every page/post and also in the edit page/post.
- Rank
- #41,696
- Installs
- 10+
- 4.5
Post-Analytics
by DrMosko
Add Google Analytics Statistics on Admin Edit Screen for Posts and Pages.
- Rank
- #31,524
- Installs
- 10+
- 3.0
Hebrew username
by DrMosko
Add Hebrew characters to sanitize_user
- Rank
- #33,064
- Installs
- 10+