Noindex Password-Protected Posts
v1.0.1by Kyle Gilman · updated 10 years ago
Disables search-engine indexing for all password-protected posts.
- Rank
- #18,913
- Down45 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 72
- 70+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.8K
- 2,771 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Noindex Password-Protected Posts at a glance
Noindex Password-Protected Posts is a WordPress plugin by Kyle Gilman with 70+ active installs, the #18,913 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0.1 came out on Apr 29, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. Among the 45 plugins tagged “noindex”, it ranks #12. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats43 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Noindex Password-Protected Posts |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 72 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 72 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 72 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 72 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 72 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 71 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 72 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 72 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 72 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 71 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 72 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 72 |
Rank over time
#18,913 · up 107 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #18,913 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,868 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #18,920 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #18,911 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,892 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #19,036 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #18,948 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #18,977 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #19,021 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #18,989 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #19,020 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.41% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -1.39% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +1.41% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.39% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
70+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 70+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 1.2
- Tested up to
- 4.7.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 2, 2014
- Last updated
- Apr 29, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Noindex Password-Protected Posts
How many websites use Noindex Password-Protected Posts?
Noindex Password-Protected Posts is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,913 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Noindex Password-Protected Posts been downloaded?
2,771 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Noindex Password-Protected Posts last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Apr 29, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Noindex Password-Protected Posts compatible with the latest WordPress?
Noindex Password-Protected Posts’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, 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 Noindex Password-Protected Posts still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Noindex Password-Protected Posts have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Noindex Password-Protected Posts?
The plugins most like Noindex Password-Protected Posts, by the tags they share, are PPWP (30K+), Passster (10K+) and Frontend Reset Password (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 72 |
| Reported installs | 70+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 2.8K |
| Author | Kyle Gilman |
| First released | Jul 2, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 1.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 29, 2016 |
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