Waitpage.io
Allows you to divert excess traffic from your site to a queuing system to avoid crashes.
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.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.5 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Waitpage.io stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| queue | >100 |
| traffic | >100 |
| wait | >100 |
| woocommerce | >100 |
About Waitpage.io
From the official readme · v1.0Description
Allows you to divert excess traffic from your site to a queuing system to avoid crashes.
Installation
From your WordPress dashboard
- Visit Plugins > Add New
- Search for “Waitpage.io”
- Activate Waitpage from your Plugins page
- Click on the settings button
- Insert the Site ID and API key given to you on the Waitpage.io page
For developers
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FAQ
Waitpage.io: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 24, 2026
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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