O3World Members-Only Categories
v1.03by kris-o3world · updated 15 years ago
Designate categories as "members-only" via 'Privacy Settings.' Assign them to users via 'Profile.'
- Rank
- #39,482
- Up3,103 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.1K
- 5,050 all-time
- Rating
- 1.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
O3World Members-Only Categories at a glance
O3World Members-Only Categories is a WordPress plugin by kris-o3world with 10+ active installs, the #39,482 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 1.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.03 came out on Jan 5, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.0. Among the 92 plugins tagged “access”, it ranks #37. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats21 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | O3World Members-Only Categories |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · +16.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#39,482 · up 7,501 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #39,482 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #42,585 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #44,163 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #47,484 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #42,125 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #41,464 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #37,945 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #47,706 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #45,361 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #47,047 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #46,983 |
Growth %
Average +1.11% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +36.36% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -8.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.03100%
Rating trend
1.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.03
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.0
- Tested up to
- 3.3.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 13, 2011
- Last updated
- Jan 5, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about O3World Members-Only Categories
How many websites use O3World Members-Only Categories?
O3World Members-Only Categories is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #39,482 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has O3World Members-Only Categories been downloaded?
5,050 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was O3World Members-Only Categories last updated?
Version 1.03 came out on Jan 5, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is O3World Members-Only Categories compatible with the latest WordPress?
O3World Members-Only Categories’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.0, 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 O3World Members-Only Categories still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does O3World Members-Only Categories have?
1.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to O3World Members-Only Categories?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
1.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- Positive
- 0%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 100%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 1.1.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 1.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 5.1K |
| Author | kris-o3world |
| First released | Dec 13, 2011 |
| Version | 1.03 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 5, 2012 |
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