Groups Blog Protect
v1.6.0by itthinx · updated 10 months ago
Protect access to blogs via group memberships powered by Groups.
- Rank
- #36,440
- Up10,100 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.7K
- 4,651 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Groups Blog Protect at a glance
Groups Blog Protect is a WordPress plugin by itthinx with 10+ active installs, the #36,440 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.6.0 came out on Dec 20, 2025 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 13 plugins tagged “lockdown”, it ranks #7. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats49 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Groups Blog Protect |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · -6.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#36,440 · down 1,581 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #36,440 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #46,540 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #39,755 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #43,039 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #38,439 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #47,143 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #42,020 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #34,859 |
Growth %
Average -0.50% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -18.75% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #42020 → #39755Downloads +100%
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.4100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.6.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.5
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Feb 6, 2013
- Last updated
- Dec 20, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Groups Blog Protect
How many websites use Groups Blog Protect?
Groups Blog Protect is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #36,440 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Groups Blog Protect been downloaded?
4,651 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Groups Blog Protect last updated?
Version 1.6.0 came out on Dec 20, 2025 (10 months ago).
Is Groups Blog Protect compatible with the latest WordPress?
Groups Blog Protect’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 Groups Blog Protect still maintained?
Its last release was 10 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Groups Blog Protect have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Groups Blog Protect?
The plugins most like Groups Blog Protect, by the tags they share, are Groups (10K+), Groups 404 Redirect (1K+) and PublishPress Capabilities (90K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 4.7K |
| Author | itthinx |
| First released | Feb 6, 2013 |
| Version | 1.6.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.5 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Dec 20, 2025 |
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