Forbid GPS
v1.2by al2klimov · updated 8 months ago
Prevents photos containing geographic location data from being uploaded (as long as the plugin is active).
- Rank
- #53,676
- Up6,907 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 6
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 466
- 466 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Forbid GPS at a glance
Forbid GPS is a WordPress plugin by al2klimov with fewer than 10 active installs, the #53,676 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2 came out on Feb 21, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 34 plugins tagged “gps”, it ranks #23. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats12 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Forbid GPS |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 6 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
Rank over time
#53,676 · up 8,621 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #53,676 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #60,583 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #71,340 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #62,556 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #71,835 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #68,838 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #69,521 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #67,930 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #62,297 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +20.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +150.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -50.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +100.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -33.33% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +50.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -33.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -25.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -33.33% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 2.9
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.3
- First released
- Jan 6, 2026
- Last updated
- Feb 21, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Forbid GPS
How many websites use Forbid GPS?
Forbid GPS is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #53,676 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Forbid GPS been downloaded?
466 times in total since 2026.
When was Forbid GPS last updated?
Version 1.2 came out on Feb 21, 2026 (8 months ago).
Is Forbid GPS compatible with the latest WordPress?
Forbid GPS’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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 Forbid GPS still maintained?
Its last release was 8 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Forbid GPS have?
No one has reviewed Forbid GPS on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Forbid GPS?
The plugins most like Forbid GPS, by the tags they share, are ACF Photo Gallery Field (60K+), WP Photo Album Plus (10K+) and Advanced Image Styles (9K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 6 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 466 |
| Author | al2klimov |
| First released | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Version | 1.2 |
| Requires WP | 2.9 |
| Requires PHP | 7.3 |
| Last updated | Feb 21, 2026 |
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