Lock PHP Files
v1.0.4by rokundev · updated 1 year ago
Completely disables PHP file editing through WordPress admin.
- Rank
- #71,783
- Down17,003 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 543
- 543 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Lock PHP Files at a glance
Lock PHP Files is a WordPress plugin by rokundev with fewer than 10 active installs, the #71,783 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 1.0.4 came out on Jul 7, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 2 plugins tagged “disable editor”, it ranks #2. 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 stats36 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Lock PHP Files |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2 · +100.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
Rank over time
#71,783 · up 657 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #71,783 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #54,780 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #67,606 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #56,270 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #69,795 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #68,157 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #73,570 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #73,391 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #60,440 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #59,076 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #66,681 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #72,440 |
Growth %
Average +5.48% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -66.67% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +100.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -33.33% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +200.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -80.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +66.67% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +200.00% |
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 #66681 → #69795
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.4
- Requires WordPress
- 4.7
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Jul 7, 2025
- Last updated
- Jul 7, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Lock PHP Files
How many websites use Lock PHP Files?
Lock PHP Files is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #71,783 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Lock PHP Files been downloaded?
543 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Lock PHP Files last updated?
Version 1.0.4 came out on Jul 7, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Lock PHP Files compatible with the latest WordPress?
Lock PHP Files’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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 Lock PHP Files still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Lock PHP Files have?
No one has reviewed Lock PHP Files on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Lock PHP Files?
The plugins most like Lock PHP Files, by the tags they share, are Htaccess File Editor (40K+), WPIDE (40K+) and Shield Security (30K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 543 |
| Author | rokundev |
| First released | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Version | 1.0.4 |
| Requires WP | 4.7 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Jul 7, 2025 |
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