Hetjens Registered Only
v0.4by S Hetjens · updated 10 years ago
This plug-in restricts the access to blog and feed. Visitors need to login before accessing the blog. It offers a private feed for every user.
- Rank
- #41,293
- Up3,442 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.2K
- 3,207 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Hetjens Registered Only at a glance
Hetjens Registered Only is a WordPress plugin by S Hetjens with 10+ active installs, the #41,293 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.4 came out on Feb 25, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.9.2. Among the 68 plugins tagged “restrict”, it ranks #35. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats24 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Hetjens Registered Only |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · +7.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#41,293 · up 565 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | #41,293 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #44,735 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #35,952 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #47,492 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #47,185 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #46,107 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #46,083 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #41,858 |
Growth %
Average +0.68% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +3.85% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -7.69% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.4100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.4
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8.0
- Tested up to
- 2.9.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 15, 2010
- Last updated
- Feb 25, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Hetjens Registered Only
How many websites use Hetjens Registered Only?
Hetjens Registered Only 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 #41,293 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Hetjens Registered Only been downloaded?
3,207 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Hetjens Registered Only last updated?
Version 0.4 came out on Feb 25, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Hetjens Registered Only compatible with the latest WordPress?
Hetjens Registered Only’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, 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 Hetjens Registered Only still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Hetjens Registered Only have?
No one has reviewed Hetjens Registered Only on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Hetjens Registered Only?
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.2K |
| Author | S Hetjens |
| First released | May 15, 2010 |
| Version | 0.4 |
| Requires WP | 2.8.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 25, 2016 |
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