Custom Password Protected Text
v1.0.0by Marcello Scacchetti · updated 14 years ago
Custom text message for password protected pages and posts
- Rank
- #14,133
- Up57 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 152
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.5K
- 6,506 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Custom Password Protected Text at a glance
Custom Password Protected Text is a WordPress plugin by Marcello Scacchetti with 100+ active installs, the #14,133 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 5 reviews. Version 1.0.0 came out on Sep 25, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 21 plugins tagged “protected”, it ranks #9. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats70 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Custom Password Protected Text |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 152 · -7.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 152 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 151 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 152 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 152 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 151 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 151 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 151 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 151 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 151 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 152 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 151 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 152 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 165 |
Rank over time
#14,133 · up 38 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #14,133 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,190 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,138 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #14,149 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,140 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #14,177 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,161 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,161 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,183 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,153 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,120 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,186 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,177 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,171 |
Growth %
Average -0.63% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.66% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.66% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.66% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.66% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.66% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.66% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.88% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 25, 2012
- Last updated
- Sep 25, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Custom Password Protected Text
How many websites use Custom Password Protected Text?
Custom Password Protected Text is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #14,133 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Custom Password Protected Text been downloaded?
6,506 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Custom Password Protected Text last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Sep 25, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Custom Password Protected Text compatible with the latest WordPress?
Custom Password Protected Text’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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 Custom Password Protected Text still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Custom Password Protected Text have?
5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Password Protected Text?
The plugins most like Custom Password Protected Text, by the tags they share, are Multiple Post Passwords (2K+), Nested Pages (90K+) and Enhanced Text Widget (30K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 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 | ≈ 152 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 6.5K |
| Author | Marcello Scacchetti |
| First released | Sep 25, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 25, 2012 |
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