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Slim Maintenance Mode vs Machete (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Slim Maintenance Mode

Slim Maintenance Mode

5(60)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View Slim Maintenance Mode
VS
Machete

Machete

5(52)

7.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Machete

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Slim Maintenance Mode has a higher user rating (5/5 from 60 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 7.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Slim Maintenance Mode has accumulated 197K+ total downloads while Machete has 84K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Slim Maintenance Mode
Machete5/5
Total Reviews
60Slim Maintenance Mode
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Machete52
Active Installs
10K+Slim Maintenance Mode
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Machete7.0K+
Total Downloads
197K+Slim Maintenance Mode
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Machete84K+
Support Resolution
N/ASlim Maintenance Mode
MacheteN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoSlim Maintenance Mode
◄
Machete1 month ago
First Released
2014Slim Maintenance Mode
Machete2016
Age
12 yearsSlim Maintenance Mode
Machete10 years
WP Requires
4.6+Slim Maintenance Mode
Machete4.6+
PHP Requires
false+Slim Maintenance Mode
Machete7.4+
Business Model
FreeSlim Maintenance Mode
MacheteFree
Latest Version
1.4.4Slim Maintenance Mode
Machete5.1

Rating Breakdown

Slim Maintenance Mode

5/5(60 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Machete

5/5(52 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Slim Maintenance Mode Reviews

by Grafiksmeden

Just perfect simple without all the unnecessary.

Thanks!

by vgstudios

Simple, gets the job done for us, efficient

We install this one often, since it’s simple, gets the job done and is efficient.Thank you.

by Denny Müller

It’s slim, very slim, and awesome

Nuff more said. So simple, yet very helpful plugin! Thank you!

Machete Reviews

by robertozoll

Lightweight and useful

I use Machete mainly to clean up the <head> and remove unnecessary scripts. It does exactly what it promises: improves performance and reduces exposure to automated attacks, all from a simple, easy-to

by socve

Simplemente genial y gratis. Lo instalaré en todos mis sitios. Gracias

Simplemente genial y gratis. Lo instalaré en todos mis sitios. Muchas gracias Nilo. Solo faltaría que actualices el video explicativo, para los que entendemos poco. This topic was modified 1 y

by mamafermenta

Genial

¡He mejorado la velocidad de carga de mi web!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Slim Maintenance Mode or Machete more popular?
Slim Maintenance Mode has 10K+ active installations while Machete has 7.0K+. Slim Maintenance Mode is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Slim Maintenance Mode or Machete?
Slim Maintenance Mode has a 5/5 rating from 60 reviews, while Machete has a 5/5 rating from 52 reviews.
Are Slim Maintenance Mode and Machete free?
Slim Maintenance Mode is free and Machete is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Slim Maintenance Mode or Machete?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Slim Maintenance Mode was last updated 1 week ago and Machete was last updated 1 month ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.