# Saturday Site Blocker

> Saturday Site Blocker has 10+ active installs and 45 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 26/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Saturday Site Blocker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

**A plugin that blocks the front-end of the site during Shabbat by displaying a full-page overlay, ensuring respectful observance.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 800
- **Downloads (30 days):** 45 (+28.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 26/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Feb 16, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** arikdpc (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/arikdpc/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/saturday-site-blocker/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [religious observance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/religious-observance/) | #1 | 1 |
| [Shabbat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shabbat/) | #7 | 12 |
| [site blocker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/site-blocker/) | #1 | 1 |
| [site maintenance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/site-maintenance/) | #2 | 5 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| religious observance | #1 | 1 |
| Shabbat | #10 | 16 |
| site blocker | >100 | 565 |
| site maintenance | >100 | 2,655 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Saturday Site Blocker free?
Yes. Saturday Site Blocker is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Saturday Site Blocker safe to use in 2026?
Saturday Site Blocker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Saturday Site Blocker?
Saturday Site Blocker is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 800 times since it launched in February 2025. It was downloaded 45 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Saturday Site Blocker work with WordPress 7.1?
Saturday Site Blocker is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Saturday Site Blocker need?
Saturday Site Blocker requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Saturday Site Blocker last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on February 16, 2025 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Saturday Site Blocker?
Saturday Site Blocker is developed and maintained by arikdpc.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/saturday-site-blocker/ · Generated 2026-10-13 13:42 UTC by PageForge