Buddyfence
v1.2.2by JC · updated 4 years ago
This plugin allows you to restrict not logged-in users from accessing BuddyPress pages
- Rank
- #23,545
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 36
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.4K
- 4,408 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Buddyfence at a glance
Buddyfence is a WordPress plugin by JC with 30+ active installs, the #23,545 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.2.2 came out on May 23, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.0.18. Among the 91 plugins tagged “private”, it ranks #32. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats63 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Buddyfence |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 36 · -5.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 38 |
Rank over time
#23,545 · down 542 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #23,545 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #23,415 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #23,341 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #23,281 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #23,235 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #23,000 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #23,024 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #22,972 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #23,108 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #23,110 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #23,003 |
Growth %
Average -0.42% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| 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 | -2.70% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +2.78% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -2.70% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.63% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads +0%
- Tested up to 6.0.17 → 6.0.18
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.2
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 6.0.18
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 30, 2017
- Last updated
- May 23, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Buddyfence
How many websites use Buddyfence?
Buddyfence is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #23,545 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Buddyfence been downloaded?
4,408 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Buddyfence last updated?
Version 1.2.2 came out on May 23, 2022 (4 years ago).
Is Buddyfence compatible with the latest WordPress?
Buddyfence’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.0.18, 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 Buddyfence still maintained?
Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Buddyfence have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Buddyfence?
The plugins most like Buddyfence, by the tags they share, are BuddyPress (90K+).
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 36 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 4.4K |
| Author | JC |
| First released | Jul 30, 2017 |
| Version | 1.2.2 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 23, 2022 |
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