WP Offline Fallback
Normally, when a user tries to access your website without the internet, they will not be able to obtain any information about you.
Consider an alternative
WP Offline Fallback shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Offline Fallback stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| errors | >100 |
| offline | >100 |
| plugins | >100 |
| service worker | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About WP Offline Fallback
From the official readme · v1.0.4Description
Normally, when a user tries to access your website without the internet, they will not be able to obtain any information about you.
What happens if your client is coming to your shop, the internet is lost suddenly. And what happens if they forgot your phone number. You lost them.
Do not let it happen, let’s help them come to you even when there is no internet.
This plugin can help you give your clients the necessary contact information when they lose the internet.
By using the service worker to handle an offline situation. This plugin will save offline messages to the customer’s device when they do not have internet access, and this message will be displayed.
How to test
Please view this video: Demo plugin
Notice
Your website need to have SSL (HTTPS). Otherwise, the service worker will not be able to work.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why my website still offline? : Make sure you have https.
- I have https, why it not work? : You have to close your browser and test again.
Notice
Your website need to have SSL (HTTPS). Otherwise, the service worker will not be able to work.
For developers
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FAQ
WP Offline Fallback: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is WP Offline Fallback free?
Yes. WP Offline Fallback is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Offline Fallback safe to use in 2026?
WP Offline Fallback shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Offline Fallback?
WP Offline Fallback is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,195 times since it launched in November 2016. It was downloaded 68 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Offline Fallback work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Offline Fallback is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.37, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Offline Fallback last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on December 7, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes WP Offline Fallback?
WP Offline Fallback is developed and maintained by Duoc Nguyen.
What are the best alternatives to WP Offline Fallback?
The most popular alternatives to WP Offline Fallback are Debug Log Manager (10K+ installs), Static 404 (3K+ installs) and Ajaxify Comments (3K+ installs).
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