FreedomReader
v1.0.2by kiranrs · updated 11 months ago
A comprehensive content monetization plugin with subscription and à la carte purchase options via PayPal.
- Rank
- #58,383
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 5
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 414
- 414 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
FreedomReader at a glance
FreedomReader is a WordPress plugin by kiranrs with fewer than 10 active installs, the #58,383 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.2 came out on Nov 14, 2025 and is tested up to WordPress 6.4.14. Among the 6 plugins tagged “content lock”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2025.
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 | FreedomReader |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 5 · +400.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
Rank over time
#58,383 · up 14,046 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #58,383 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #73,676 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #54,732 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #54,136 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #50,106 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #63,499 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #72,429 |
Growth %
Average +14.35% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +400.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -41.67% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +75.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +300.00% |
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- Rank #72429 → #54732Downloads +0%
- Tested up to 6.4.13 → 6.4.14
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.4.14
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Nov 14, 2025
- Last updated
- Nov 14, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about FreedomReader
How many websites use FreedomReader?
FreedomReader is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #58,383 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has FreedomReader been downloaded?
414 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was FreedomReader last updated?
Version 1.0.2 came out on Nov 14, 2025 (11 months ago).
Is FreedomReader compatible with the latest WordPress?
FreedomReader’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.4.14, 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 FreedomReader still maintained?
Its last release was 11 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does FreedomReader have?
No one has reviewed FreedomReader on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to FreedomReader?
The plugins most like FreedomReader, by the tags they share, are Subscriptions & Memberships for PayPal (900+), Recurring PayPal Donations (800+) and WooCommerce PayPal Payments (700K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 5 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 414 |
| Author | kiranrs |
| First released | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Version | 1.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Nov 14, 2025 |
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