# SOPA Blackout Plugin

> SOPA Blackout Plugin has 20+ active installs and 58 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** SOPA Blackout Plugin shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**This plugin allows you to set SOPA blackout dates for your WordPress website. SEO friendly plus easy options to configure how often it's shown.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 13,447
- **Downloads (30 days):** 58 (+87.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.6
- **Last updated:** Jan 17, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.3.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.0.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Ben Welch-bolen (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/benwb/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/sopa-blackout-plugin/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Blackout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blackout/) | #1 | 4 |
| [censorship](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/censorship/) | #1 | 6 |
| [PIPA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pipa/) | #1 | 1 |
| [soap](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/soap/) | #1 | 2 |
| [SOPA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sopa/) | #1 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Blackout | #61 | 69 |
| censorship | #31 | 38 |
| PIPA | #6 | 8 |
| soap | >100 | 129 |
| SOPA | #4 | 12 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Stop SOPA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stop-sopa/) | 10+ | — | Feb 11, 2012 | 23/100 |
| 3 | [Go Dark](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/go-dark/) | 10+ | — | Jun 15, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 4 | [Finnish Internet black day](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/finnish-internet-black-day/) | 10+ | — | Apr 22, 2013 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is SOPA Blackout Plugin free?
Yes. SOPA Blackout Plugin is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is SOPA Blackout Plugin safe to use in 2026?
SOPA Blackout Plugin shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SOPA Blackout Plugin?
SOPA Blackout Plugin is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 13,447 times since it launched in January 2012. It was downloaded 58 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SOPA Blackout Plugin work with WordPress 7.1?
SOPA Blackout Plugin is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was SOPA Blackout Plugin last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.6, was released on January 17, 2012 (15 years ago).

### Who makes SOPA Blackout Plugin?
SOPA Blackout Plugin is developed and maintained by Ben Welch-bolen.

### What are the best alternatives to SOPA Blackout Plugin?
The most popular alternatives to SOPA Blackout Plugin are Stop SOPA (10+ installs), Go Dark (10+ installs) and Finnish Internet black day (10+ installs).


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