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AutoCHMOD

v0.5.2

by belinde · updated 12 years ago

Protect folders and files from unhautorized changes managing filesystem permissions.

chmodfilesystemfolderspermissionssecurity
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Rank
#29,042
Up109 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 17
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
5K
5,043 all-time
Rating
3.0/5
3 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -33.3% (30d)·Toward Fewer than 10 · ETA unknown

AutoCHMOD at a glance

AutoCHMOD is a WordPress plugin by belinde with 10+ active installs, the #29,042 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 33% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 3.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 0.5.2 came out on Apr 17, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.9.40. Among the 2 plugins tagged “chmod”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2014.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

35 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
AutoCHMOD Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.024Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 21Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2
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DateAutoCHMOD
Nov 2, 20261
Nov 1, 20261
Oct 31, 20261
Oct 30, 20263
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20262
Oct 27, 20262
Oct 26, 20264
Oct 25, 20261
Oct 24, 20262
Oct 23, 20260
Oct 22, 20261
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20264
Oct 18, 20261
Oct 17, 20261
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20261
Oct 13, 20262
Oct 12, 20261
Oct 11, 20262
Oct 10, 20262
Oct 9, 20262

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 17 · 0.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 11 days across 1 series.161718Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202617
Nov 7, 202617
Nov 5, 202617
Nov 4, 202617
Nov 3, 202617
Nov 2, 202617
Nov 1, 202617
Oct 31, 202617
Oct 30, 202617
Oct 29, 202617
Oct 28, 202617

Rank over time

#29,042 · up 24 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 11 days across 1 series.#28.8K#29K#29.2KOct 28Oct 30Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#29,042
Nov 7, 2026#29,151
Nov 6, 2026#29,050
Nov 5, 2026#29,176
Nov 4, 2026#29,094
Nov 3, 2026#29,034
Nov 2, 2026#29,050
Oct 31, 2026#29,042
Oct 30, 2026#28,743
Oct 29, 2026#28,873
Oct 28, 2026#29,066

Growth %

Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 10 days across 1 series.-1%0%1%Oct 29Oct 31Nov 3Nov 5Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v0.5100%

Rating trend

3.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
0.5.2
Requires WordPress
3.1.0
Tested up to
3.9.40
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jan 16, 2014
Last updated
Apr 17, 2014
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about AutoCHMOD

How many websites use AutoCHMOD?

AutoCHMOD 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 #29,042 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has AutoCHMOD been downloaded?

5,043 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats

When was AutoCHMOD last updated?

Version 0.5.2 came out on Apr 17, 2014 (12 years ago).

Is AutoCHMOD compatible with the latest WordPress?

AutoCHMOD’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, 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 AutoCHMOD still maintained?

Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does AutoCHMOD have?

3.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to AutoCHMOD?

The plugins most like AutoCHMOD, by the tags they share, are Folders (90K+) and Wicked Folders (20K+).

Latest reviews

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Review stats

3.0

★★★★★

3 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
Positive
33%4–5★
Mixed
33%3★
Critical
33%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.1.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.

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AutoCHMOD
Estimated installs≈ 17
Reported installs10+
Rating3.0
Reviews3
Total downloads5K
Authorbelinde
First releasedJan 16, 2014
Version0.5.2
Requires WP3.1.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedApr 17, 2014

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