Force User Field Registration
v0.6by fergbrain · updated 18 years ago
Forces new users to register additional fields (such as first name and last name). Note: WordPress 2.5 or higher is definite required due to new erro …
- Rank
- #27,156
- Up115 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 24
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 13.1K
- 13,140 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Force User Field Registration at a glance
Force User Field Registration is a WordPress plugin by fergbrain with 20+ active installs, the #27,156 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.6 came out on May 19, 2008, more than 18 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.5.1. Among the 28 plugins tagged “force”, it ranks #13. It was first released in 2007.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats37 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Force User Field Registration |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 24 · +4.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 23 |
Rank over time
#27,156 · up 191 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #27,156 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #27,271 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #27,267 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #27,314 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #27,139 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #27,169 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #27,120 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #27,407 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #27,157 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #27,347 |
Growth %
Average +0.39% 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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +4.35% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -4.17% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +4.35% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
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.
- v0.6100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.6
- Requires WordPress
- 2.5
- Tested up to
- 2.5.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 19, 2007
- Last updated
- May 19, 2008
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Force User Field Registration
How many websites use Force User Field Registration?
Force User Field Registration is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #27,156 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Force User Field Registration been downloaded?
13,140 times in total since 2007. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Force User Field Registration last updated?
Version 0.6 came out on May 19, 2008 (18 years ago).
Is Force User Field Registration compatible with the latest WordPress?
Force User Field Registration’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.5.1, 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 Force User Field Registration still maintained?
Its last release was 18 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Force User Field Registration have?
No one has reviewed Force User Field Registration on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Force User Field Registration?
The plugins most like Force User Field Registration, by the tags they share, are Force First and Last Name as Display Name (2K+), User Spam Remover (1K+) and Show User Registration Date (900+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 24 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 13.1K |
| Author | fergbrain |
| First released | Sep 19, 2007 |
| Version | 0.6 |
| Requires WP | 2.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 19, 2008 |
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