WP Scheduled Read-Only
Schedule readonly mode for WordPress on a multisite network, this is useful when you need that nobody change content on a blog or on the whole network.
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WP Scheduled Read-Only shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Scheduled Read-Only stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block | >100 |
| comments | >100 |
| disallow | >100 |
| multisite | >100 |
| readonly | #91 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP Scheduled Read-Only
From the official readme · v1.3.2Description
Schedule readonly mode for WordPress on a multisite network, this is useful when you need that nobody change content on a blog or on the whole network.
Read only mode:
- Disallows access to the admin panel for non-admin users
- Temporary deactivate comments on front
Languages
- fr_FR : 100%
- en : 100%
Installation
- Upload
wp-scheduled-readonlyto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress admin
Changelog
No particular informations
1.3.1
- Fix PHP warning
1.3.0
- Allow write permission to specific roles
1.2.0
- Make available for single site AND network
- Security fix: use nonce in setting page
- Update textdomain to match plugin slug
- Improved UI in setting page: added notices and place-holders
1.1.0
- WP 4.3 compliant
- Code cleanup
1.0.0
- Initial release
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FAQ
WP Scheduled Read-Only: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026
Is WP Scheduled Read-Only free?
Yes. WP Scheduled Read-Only is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Scheduled Read-Only safe to use in 2026?
WP Scheduled Read-Only shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Scheduled Read-Only?
WP Scheduled Read-Only is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,147 times since it launched in March 2014. It was downloaded 68 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Scheduled Read-Only work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Scheduled Read-Only is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.18, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Scheduled Read-Only last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.2, was released on December 22, 2021 (5 years ago).
Who makes WP Scheduled Read-Only?
WP Scheduled Read-Only is developed and maintained by Bastien Ho.
What are the best alternatives to WP Scheduled Read-Only?
The most popular alternatives to WP Scheduled Read-Only are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).
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