DontReleaseDummy

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A simple addon that keeps you from accidently releasing by requiring you to hold down ctrl for 2 seconds to enable the release button.

WoW 12.0.5 Needs Update

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Hourly download deltas for the last 48 hours.

Latest hour +2 Jul 26, 11 AM
Peak hour +17 Jul 27, 12 AM
Average +1 per hour

About this addon

What it does

"Hey you. Yeah you! Do you fat-finger release when you're supposed to be waiting on a recovery rez? Good job dummy…  you could probably use an addon to keep you from doing that, eh?"


Meet DontReleaseDummy

We've all been there. Your raid wiped at at 2%, and everyone is itching to get back and try again, but you accidentally click "Release Spirit" out of habit and everyone now has to stand around waiting on you. DontReleaseDummy fixes your "Release Reflex" by locking the button behind a short, customizable hold-timer.

  • The Lock: When you die, the Release button is disabled.
  • The Key: Hold Control (Ctrl) to start the unlock countdown.
  • The Timer: A countdown appears below the buttons so you know exactly when it's safe to click.

Configuration:

  • /drd auto — Toggle autorelease after the hold timer expires.
  • /drd epithet <String> — Change the "Dummy" nickname the addon uses for you.
  • /drd time <#> — Set the hold duration (0.1 to 10 seconds).
  • /drd instance — Cycle through protection modes: Always, Dungeons, Raids, or Both.
  • /drd key <type> — Change the bypass modifier key to CTRL, ALT, or SHIFT.

Built for dummies like us. By FerrozArgentDawn.

At-a-glance numbers

Performance highlights

  • Peaked at Hot #2330 on Jul 27, 2026.
  • Peaked at Rising #3688 on Jul 10, 2026.
  • Featured on the Hot list across 6 distinct weeks.
  • Shipped 1 release in the last 30 days.
  • Averaging 6 new downloads per day over the past week.

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