Login by Referer
v1.0.6by web83info · updated 1 year ago
This plugin allows a user to login by specific referer.
- Rank
- #26,636
- Up6 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 25
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.4K
- 2,439 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Login by Referer at a glance
Login by Referer is a WordPress plugin by web83info with 20+ active installs, the #26,636 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.6 came out on May 8, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 12 plugins tagged “referer”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2024.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats22 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Login by Referer |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 25 · -3.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 26 |
Rank over time
#26,636 · down 103 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #26,636 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #26,642 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #26,730 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #26,624 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #26,747 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #26,647 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #26,390 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #26,638 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #26,458 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #26,524 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #26,367 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #26,533 |
Growth %
Average -0.33% 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 | +4.17% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -4.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +4.17% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -4.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.85% |
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- Rank #26367 → #26624
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.6
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jan 22, 2024
- Last updated
- May 8, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Login by Referer
How many websites use Login by Referer?
Login by Referer 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 #26,636 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Login by Referer been downloaded?
2,439 times in total since 2024.
When was Login by Referer last updated?
Version 1.0.6 came out on May 8, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Login by Referer compatible with the latest WordPress?
Login by Referer’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 Login by Referer 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 Login by Referer have?
No one has reviewed Login by Referer on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Login by Referer?
The plugins most like Login by Referer, by the tags they share, are WPS Hide Login (2M+), Limit Login Attempts (300K+) and LoginPress (200K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 25 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.4K |
| Author | web83info |
| First released | Jan 22, 2024 |
| Version | 1.0.6 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | May 8, 2025 |
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