# Waitpage.io

> Waitpage.io has <10 active installs and 43 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Waitpage.io shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**Allows you to divert excess traffic from your site to a queuing system to avoid crashes.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,271
- **Downloads (30 days):** 43 (-40.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Feb 7, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.5.23
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** waitpageio (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/waitpageio/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/waitpage/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [queue](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/queue/) | #17 | 21 |
| [traffic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/traffic/) | #46 | 53 |
| [wait](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wait/) | #2 | 2 |
| [woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce/) | >100 | 9,926 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| queue | >100 | 2,155 |
| traffic | >100 | 4,046 |
| wait | >100 | 3,016 |
| woocommerce | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Mail Queue](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mail-queue/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (8) | Sep 15, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 2 | [GD Mail Queue](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gd-mail-queue/) | 700+ | 5/5 (11) | Dec 3, 2024 | 46/100 |
| 3 | [365i Queue Optimizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/365i-queue-optimizer/) | 50+ | — | May 21, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 4 | [Mail Queues by PBCI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mail-queues/) | 30+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Jul 14, 2013 | 30/100 |
| 5 | [AMPM Queue Manager for Action Scheduler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ampm-queue-manager-action-scheduler/) | 10+ | — | Jul 31, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 6 | [Simple Email Queue](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-email-queue/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 4, 2019 | 30/100 |
| 7 | [Virtual Queue](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/virtual-queue/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 6, 2020 | 30/100 |
| 8 | [yapb-queue](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yapb-queue/) | 10+ | — | Apr 9, 2013 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [Forward: Queue Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/queue-posts/) | 10+ | 4/5 (2) | Aug 15, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 10 | [Post to Queue](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-to-queue/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Jun 2, 2015 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Waitpage.io free?
Yes. Waitpage.io is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Waitpage.io safe to use in 2026?
Waitpage.io shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Waitpage.io?
Waitpage.io is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,271 times since it launched in February 2021. It was downloaded 43 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Waitpage.io work with WordPress 7.1?
Waitpage.io is officially tested up to WordPress 5.5.23, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Waitpage.io last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on February 7, 2021 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Waitpage.io?
Waitpage.io is developed and maintained by waitpageio.

### What are the best alternatives to Waitpage.io?
The most popular alternatives to Waitpage.io are Mail Queue (1K+ installs), GD Mail Queue (700+ installs) and 365i Queue Optimizer (50+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/waitpage/ · Generated 2026-10-24 22:56 UTC by PageForge