underConstruction vs wpDefaultPrivate (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, underConstruction has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 111 reviews) and leads in active installations (40K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. underConstruction has accumulated 1.7M+ total downloads while wpDefaultPrivate has 1.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | underConstruction | wpDefaultPrivate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 111 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 40K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 1.7M+ | ◄ | 1.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2017 | |
| Age | 17 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.7+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.22 | 1.2.1 |
Rating Breakdown
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Recent Reviews
underConstruction Reviews
Plugin deleted, still showing construction page on homepage
Figured out my caching issue, though changing to 3 stars because it’s still a frustrating UI. Why are <style> tags not allowed in the HTML view? This topic was modified 2 years, 11 months ago
My goto under construction, always
No bells, no wistles, just straight forward. You can make whatever you want with this since the plugin let you add whatever code you wan’t to display to eaarly visitors.
Just does it!
Came across this plugin because I forgot to put a space in between ‘under’ and ‘construction’ never looked back, so easy, so simple just gets the job done!
wpDefaultPrivate Reviews
No reviews yet
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