Hide WP
v1.0.5by kursorA · updated 10 years ago
Hide WP
- Rank
- #5,789
- Up4 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,470
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 13.1K
- 13,133 all-time
- Rating
- 2.9/5
- 17 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Hide WP at a glance
Hide WP is a WordPress plugin by kursorA with 1K+ active installs, the #5,789 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 2.9 out of 5 from 17 reviews. Version 1.0.5 came out on Mar 12, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “antyspam”. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats285 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Hide WP |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 10 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,472 · -8.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,472 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,470 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,476 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,480 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,479 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,481 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,482 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,482 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,484 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,489 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,490 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,614 |
Rank over time
#5,789 · down 50 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #5,789 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #5,793 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #5,773 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #5,773 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #5,762 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #5,759 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #5,756 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #5,754 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #5,755 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #5,750 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #5,745 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #5,739 |
Growth %
Average -0.76% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.14% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.20% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.27% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.34% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.68% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
2.9★★★★★17 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.5
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 30, 2015
- Last updated
- Mar 12, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Hide WP
How many websites use Hide WP?
Hide WP is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,789 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Hide WP been downloaded?
13,133 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times. See download stats
When was Hide WP last updated?
Version 1.0.5 came out on Mar 12, 2016 (10 years ago). See every release
Is Hide WP compatible with the latest WordPress?
Hide WP’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, 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.
Does Hide WP have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Hide WP. See its security record
Is Hide WP 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 Hide WP have?
2.9 out of 5 from 17 reviews on WordPress.org. 47% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Hide WP?
The plugins most like Hide WP, by the tags they share, are Hide My WP Ghost (100K+), WP Hide & Security Enhancer (50K+) and LWS Hide Login (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
2.9
★★★★★
17 reviews
- 5 stars: 8 reviews, 47%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 9 reviews, 53%
- Positive
- 47%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 53%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.0.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,470 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 2.9 |
| Reviews | 17 |
| Total downloads | 13.1K |
| Author | kursorA |
| First released | Apr 30, 2015 |
| Version | 1.0.5 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 12, 2016 |
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