Access
v0.5.1by ryanve · updated 13 years ago
Control content access via a taxonomy that accepts user IDs, roles, or capabilities.
- Rank
- #41,137
- Down44 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.1K
- 4,103 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Access at a glance
Access is a WordPress plugin by ryanve with 10+ active installs, the #41,137 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.5.1 came out on Nov 4, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.7.0. Among the 50 plugins tagged “capabilities”, it ranks #18. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats30 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Access |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · +16.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#41,137 · up 5,322 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #41,137 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #41,093 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #39,986 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #39,471 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #39,827 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #36,124 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #44,952 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #47,362 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #44,339 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #46,459 |
Growth %
Average +1.29% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +8.33% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.5100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.5.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.1.0
- Tested up to
- 3.7.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 4, 2013
- Last updated
- Nov 4, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Access
How many websites use Access?
Access is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #41,137 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Access been downloaded?
4,103 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Access last updated?
Version 0.5.1 came out on Nov 4, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is Access compatible with the latest WordPress?
Access’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.7.0, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Access still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Access have?
No one has reviewed Access on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Access?
The plugins most like Access, by the tags they share, are Roles & Capabilities (1K+), Content Control (40K+) and PublishPress Taxonomies (40K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 4.1K |
| Author | ryanve |
| First released | Nov 4, 2013 |
| Version | 0.5.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.1.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 4, 2013 |
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