CrowdHandler virtual waiting room
During periods of heavy traffic, our queue management solution helps safeguard your website from crashing and protects your sales.
Solid choice
CrowdHandler virtual waiting ro… is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.4/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 70/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Low rating so far — 3.4/5 from only 5 reviews
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where CrowdHandler virtual waitin… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| CrowdHandler | #1 |
| ecommerce | >100 |
| queue management | #9 |
| traffic management | #40 |
| waiting room | #1 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.4 from 5 reviews
About CrowdHandler virtual waiting room
From the official readme · v1.1.15Description
We handle the crowd, so you can handle the sales.
Protect your sales
During periods of heavy traffic, our queue management solution helps safeguard your website from crashing and protects your sales.
Keep customers happy
During an important on-sale your customers become their most vocal. Make sure they’re saying lovely things
Always on protection
Not just for when you’re expecting company, make sure your website is always protected from nasty surprises.
Get it running in no time
This plugin provides a simple installation of CrowdHandler on your WordPress site, giving you immediate access to our virtual waiting room in minutes.
You will need to create an account at crowdhandler.com. Free and paid plans are available.
Installation
Simple installation
The CrowdHandler plugin is available to install via the WordPress plugin directory.
Manual installation
- Download the CrowdHandler plugin as a zip file
- Unzip
crowdhandler-wordpress.zip - Upload the
crowdhandler-wordpressfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Configuration
After installation, you need to configure the plugin:
- Go to https://www.crowdhandler.com/sign-up to create a CrowdHandler account.
- Log into your account at admin.crowdhandler.com
- Work through the onboarding guide to set up your waiting room.
- Select ‘WordPress’ as your implementation at the end and follow the instructions to connect to your plugin.
- Note you do not need to install the CrowdHandler JavaScript when using the WordPress plugin
Optional settings:
- Override index.php: activating this option allows CrowdHandler to run in place of your WordPress website’s default homepage. If you do not wish to do this, then your own server will take the load for all traffic to the homepage. For periods of very high demand, this may not be ideal.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a CrowdHandler account to use this plugin?
Yes. You can sign up at crowdhandler.com. Free and paid plans are available.
I’ve set things up, but how do I configure my waiting room?
This plugin installs CrowdHandler’s waiting room onto your WordPress site. CrowdHandler settings are configured in your CrowdHandler dashboard at https://admin.crowdhandler.com/. Any changes will be reflected immediately on the WordPress site where you have loaded CrowdHandler.
Where can I get more help with setting things up?
Our knowledge base contains in depth documentation on CrowdHandler. If there is anything else you need to know, please submit a support ticket
What are the CrowdHandler Terms of Service?
The full terms of service are available here.
Where can I find the CrowdHandler Privacy Policy?
Our privacy policy is located at www.crowdhandler.com/privacy. It details our policy in relation to personal data, GDPR, cookie law and automated decision making.
What cookies are used by CrowdHandler and for what purposes?
Please see our cookie policy.
Is CrowdHandler GDPR compliant?
For most cases, CrowdHandler doesn’t transmit or store personal data covered by GDPR. This allows you to continue to operate in a GDPR compliant manner whilst benefiting from CrowdHandler’s service. There are some exceptions to this which are outlined here.
How do I remove CrowdHandler from my site?
You can uninstall the plugin at any time to remove CrowdHandler from your site. Alternatively, you can temporarily deactivate CrowdHandler by deselecting the “enabled” option in the CrowdHandler plugin settings. Disabling CrowdHandler using either of these methods does not affect your account in any way; if you need to close your account or change your subscription this needs to be done at https://admin.crowdhandler.com/.
Changelog
1.1.15
- Tested up to WordPress 7.1
- Fixed a PHP warning emitted on every front-end request when SERVER_ADDR is not set
- Fixed a PHP warning when no public key has been saved
- Declared Requires at least and Requires PHP in the plugin header and readme
- Updated the CrowdHandler PHP SDK to 1.0.10, clearing PHP 8.4 deprecations
1.1.14
- Updated the CrowdHandler PHP SDK
- Fixed the waiting room being skipped on sites behind a reverse proxy that terminates TLS upstream
- Diagnostics header now reports index override and enabled state as separate flags
1.1.13
- Compatibility change for crowdhandler-php-skd release 1.0.8
1.1.12
- Updated installation guide
1.1.11
- Compatibility change for crowdhandler-php-skd release 1.0.7 and updated crowdhandler diagnostics
1.1.10
- Compatibility change for crowdhandler-php-skd release 1.0.6 and added crowdhandler diagnostics
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FAQ
CrowdHandler virtual waiting room: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 25, 2026
Is CrowdHandler virtual waiting ro… free?
Yes. CrowdHandler virtual waiting ro… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is CrowdHandler virtual waiting ro… safe to use in 2026?
CrowdHandler virtual waiting ro… is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.4/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 70/100 on our health check.
How many websites use CrowdHandler virtual waiting ro…?
CrowdHandler virtual waiting ro… is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 74,290 times since it launched in September 2021. It was downloaded 197 times in the last 30 days.
Does CrowdHandler virtual waiting ro… work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested CrowdHandler virtual waiting ro… up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.6 or newer.
What PHP version does CrowdHandler virtual waiting ro… need?
CrowdHandler virtual waiting ro… requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was CrowdHandler virtual waiting ro… last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.15, was released on September 9, 2026 (2 months ago).
Who makes CrowdHandler virtual waiting ro…?
CrowdHandler virtual waiting ro… is developed and maintained by crowdhandlerqueue.
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