Master Post Password
v1.4by 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
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.
Downloads over time
Download stats92 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Master Post Password |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 54 · +3.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 52 |
Rank over time
#20,780 · up 409 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily 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
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +1.89% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +1.92% |
| 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
50+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
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.org- 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
- …
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
Analyze reviewsReview 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 installs | 50+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 8.4K |
| Author | Scott Reilly |
| First released | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Version | 1.4 |
| Requires WP | 4.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 25, 2025 |
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