# Stop SOPA

> Stop SOPA has 10+ active installs and 48 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Stop SOPA shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This plugin adds small protest box to your website and switch it to "Blackout Day" mode on 18th January 2012.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,286
- **Downloads (30 days):** 48 (+60% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.09
- **Last updated:** Feb 11, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.3.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Ivan Churakov (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ichurakov/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/stop-sopa/

## Category rankings

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

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Blackout | #66 | 69 |
| protest | #14 | 22 |
| SOPA | #5 | 12 |

## Version adoption

- 1.09: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [SOPA Blackout Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sopa-blackout-plugin/) | 20+ | — | Jan 17, 2012 | 24/100 |
| 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 Stop SOPA free?
Yes. Stop SOPA is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Stop SOPA safe to use in 2026?
Stop SOPA shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Stop SOPA?
Stop SOPA is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,286 times since it launched in January 2012. It was downloaded 48 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Stop SOPA work with WordPress 7.1?
Stop SOPA 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 Stop SOPA last updated?
The latest version, 1.09, was released on February 11, 2012 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Stop SOPA?
Stop SOPA is developed and maintained by Ivan Churakov.

### What are the best alternatives to Stop SOPA?
The most popular alternatives to Stop SOPA are SOPA Blackout Plugin (20+ installs), Go Dark (10+ installs) and Finnish Internet black day (10+ installs).


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