Lockr
v3.0.4by Chris Teitzel · updated 5 years ago
Lockr is the first API & Encryption key management service for WordPress, providing an affordable solution to secure secrets used by plugins.
- Rank
- #27,694
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 23
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.4K
- 4,407 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Lockr at a glance
Lockr is a WordPress plugin by Chris Teitzel with 20+ active installs, the #27,694 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 67% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 3.0.4 came out on Jun 2, 2021, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.7.21. Among the 9 plugins tagged “encrypt”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats41 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Lockr |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 23 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 23 |
Rank over time
#27,694 · down 78 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #27,694 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #27,772 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #27,731 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #27,844 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #27,749 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #27,565 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #27,733 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #27,779 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #27,530 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #27,787 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #27,616 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| 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 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads -50%
- Tested up to 5.7.20 → 5.7.21
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.0.4
- Requires WordPress
- 2.7
- Tested up to
- 5.7.21
- Requires PHP
- 5.5
- First released
- Jun 27, 2016
- Last updated
- Jun 2, 2021
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Lockr
How many websites use Lockr?
Lockr is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #27,694 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Lockr been downloaded?
4,407 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Lockr last updated?
Version 3.0.4 came out on Jun 2, 2021 (5 years ago).
Is Lockr compatible with the latest WordPress?
Lockr’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.7.21, 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 Lockr still maintained?
Its last release was 5 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Lockr have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Lockr?
The plugins most like Lockr, by the tags they share, are Kadence Central (30K+) and MainWP Dashboard (20K+).
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 | ≈ 23 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 4.4K |
| Author | Chris Teitzel |
| First released | Jun 27, 2016 |
| Version | 3.0.4 |
| Requires WP | 2.7 |
| Requires PHP | 5.5 |
| Last updated | Jun 2, 2021 |
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