Description
Curtain Raiser helps you run a clean, memorable website inauguration.
Just share a link, and your visitors will see a closed curtain. Then open it at the right moment.
This plugin is especially useful for launch events, school/college announcements, NGO portals, and government website openings.
Why people like it
- Very easy to use
- Works on mobile and desktop
- Lets you open the curtain for everyone at once
- Supports custom colors and images
- Accessible and keyboard-friendly
What’s new in 1.6.1
- Added Hindi language files (
hi_IN) - Added Marathi language files (
mr_IN)
Main features
- Trigger with a simple URL:
?curtain_ceremony=true - Set your own curtain color or image
- Set your own rope image
- Choose animation speed
- Optional countdown timer for auto-open
- Remote control from Tools > Curtain Remote
- Open and close the curtain for all live viewers
- Clean uninstall removes plugin data
To try quickly, launch a TasteWP test site.
Screenshots
Add the query parameter to the URL. 
Curtain overlay on page load. 
Page after curtain opens.
Installation
- Upload
wp-curtain-raiserto/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate it from the Plugins screen
- Go to Settings > Curtain Raiser and choose your style
- Open any page with
?curtain_ceremony=true - Share that URL with your audience
FAQ
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How do I start the curtain view?
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Add
?curtain_ceremony=trueto any page URL.
Example:https://yourwebsite.com/?curtain_ceremony=true -
Can I change the curtain look?
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Yes. Go to Settings > Curtain Raiser.
You can choose color, image, rope image, and animation speed. -
Can I open the curtain for everyone at the same time?
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Yes. Go to Tools > Curtain Remote, create a session, share the attendee link, then click Open Curtain.
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Can I also close it again?
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Yes. Use the Close Curtain button on the same Remote page.
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Will this slow down my website?
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No. Plugin assets load only on URLs where
?curtain_ceremony=trueis present. -
I do not see the curtain. What should I check?
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Usually one of these:
1. Missing?curtain_ceremony=truein the URL
2. Cache needs clearing
3. Theme/plugin CSS conflict -
How do I remove plugin data completely?
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Deactivate and delete the plugin from WordPress Plugins screen.
The uninstall routine removes stored settings and active remote session data.
Reviews
Contributors & Developers
“Curtain Raiser for Inaugural Ceremony” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
“Curtain Raiser for Inaugural Ceremony” has been translated into 1 locale. Thank you to the translators for their contributions.
Translate “Curtain Raiser for Inaugural Ceremony” into your language.
Interested in development?
Browse the code, check out the SVN repository, or subscribe to the development log by RSS.
Changelog
1.6.1
- Added Hindi translation files (
hi_IN) - Added Marathi translation files (
mr_IN)
1.6.0
- Added Remote Control page under Tools
- Added attendee session link sharing
- Added open/close controls for live viewers
- Added secure token-based session flow
- Improved settings page clarity
1.5.0
- Added WP-CLI commands
- Added developer hooks and custom events
1.4.0
- Added gradient themes
- Added countdown timer
1.3.0
- Improved accessibility (dialog, focus, keyboard, live region)
1.1.0
- Removed jQuery dependency
- Improved animation performance and mobile behavior
1.0.0
- Added full settings page
- Added custom color/image options
- Added clean uninstall support
0.7
- Security and responsiveness improvements
0.6
- Security and responsive design updates
0.5
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
0.4
- Animation and UI improvements
0.3
- Cleaned assets folder
0.2
- Fixed query variable issue for static homepages
0.1
- Initial release