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Master Post Password

v1.4

by Scott Reilly · updated 1 year ago

Define a master post password that works for all passworded posts, while permitting the original post passwords to also work.

Rank
#20,780
No change yet
Active installs (est.)
≈ 54
50+ reported · High
Total downloads
8.4K
8,351 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
4 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +33.3% (30d)·Toward 60+ · ETA unknown

Master Post Password at a glance

Master Post Password is a WordPress plugin by Scott Reilly with 50+ active installs, the #20,780 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.4 came out on Apr 25, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “post password”. It was first released in 2013.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

92 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Master Post Password Compare series
Downloads over time: 23 days across 1 series.5Oct 9Oct 13Oct 16Oct 20Oct 24Oct 27Oct 31Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateMaster Post Password
Oct 31, 20263
Oct 30, 20263
Oct 29, 20264
Oct 28, 20265
Oct 27, 20265
Oct 26, 20264
Oct 25, 20267
Oct 24, 20264
Oct 23, 20263
Oct 22, 20261
Oct 21, 20264
Oct 20, 20262
Oct 19, 20266
Oct 18, 20264
Oct 17, 20267
Oct 16, 20262
Oct 15, 20264
Oct 14, 20264
Oct 13, 20263
Oct 12, 20262
Oct 11, 20263
Oct 10, 20268
Oct 9, 20264

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 54 · +3.8% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.525354Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202654
Nov 7, 202653
Nov 5, 202653
Nov 4, 202653
Nov 3, 202653
Nov 2, 202652
Nov 1, 202652
Oct 31, 202652
Oct 30, 202652
Oct 29, 202652
Oct 28, 202652
Oct 27, 202652

Rank over time

#20,780 · up 409 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 10 days across 1 series.#20.8K#21K#21.2KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#20,780
Nov 5, 2026#20,934
Nov 3, 2026#21,018
Nov 2, 2026#21,143
Nov 1, 2026#21,176
Oct 31, 2026#21,213
Oct 30, 2026#21,148
Oct 29, 2026#21,115
Oct 28, 2026#21,110
Oct 27, 2026#21,189

Growth %

Average +0.31% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-2%0%2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026+1.89%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026+1.92%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 20260.00%

Active installs band

50+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.485052Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202650+
Nov 7, 202650+
Nov 6, 202650+
Nov 5, 202650+
Nov 4, 202650+
Nov 3, 202650+
Nov 2, 202650+
Nov 1, 202650+
Oct 31, 202650+
Oct 30, 202650+
Oct 29, 202650+
Oct 28, 202650+
Oct 27, 202650+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #21110 → #20934
    • Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.4100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.4
Requires WordPress
4.7
Tested up to
6.8.12
Requires PHP
–
First released
Nov 26, 2013
Last updated
Apr 25, 2025
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Master Post Password

How many websites use Master Post Password?

Master Post Password is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #20,780 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Master Post Password been downloaded?

8,351 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats

When was Master Post Password last updated?

Version 1.4 came out on Apr 25, 2025 (1 year ago).

Is Master Post Password compatible with the latest WordPress?

Master Post Password’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 Master Post Password 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 Master Post Password have?

5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Master Post Password?

The plugins most like Master Post Password, by the tags they share, are Post Type Switcher (200K+), Post Duplicator (200K+) and Themify Portfolio Post (30K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

4 reviews

  • 5 stars: 4 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≈ 54
Reported installs50+
Rating5.0
Reviews4
Total downloads8.4K
AuthorScott Reilly
First releasedNov 26, 2013
Version1.4
Requires WP4.7
Requires PHP–
Last updatedApr 25, 2025

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