VERIFIED FIELD NOTE · CHECKED AUG. 18, 2026
Is The Clapper
still made?
Confirmed by the current brand owner’s product catalog and official history.
The short history
The Clapper became a mid-1980s infomercial icon by promising control of plugged-in devices through a recognizable clapping sequence. Its slogan and demonstration became part of the product’s identity.
What survived
The signature promise remains sound-triggered control of plugged-in household devices.
What changed
Ownership and packaging have changed; the famous product name and core use have not.
Current versions
The sound-activated switch remains associated with the same essential job: switching connected household devices in response to sound. Ownership, packaging and electronics have changed over time.
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THE QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK
The Clapper FAQ
Is The Clapper still made?
Yes. The current brand owner continues to include The Clapper in its catalog and support material.
Does The Clapper work with every appliance?
No. Buyers should follow the current product’s electrical ratings and compatibility instructions.
Is The Clapper a smart plug?
Not in the modern app-connected sense. Its defining control method is an audible clapping pattern.
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