Password for WP
v1.8.1by get3code · updated 4 months ago
Protect your whole WordPress site with one password. Custom background image, message and colors, cache friendly. Compatible with WordPress 7.
- Rank
- #11,775
- Down48 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 250
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.4K
- 5,405 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Password for WP at a glance
Password for WP is a WordPress plugin by get3code with 200+ active installs, the #11,775 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times, 55% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.8.1 came out on Jun 19, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 23 plugins tagged “Password Protect”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats562 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Password for WP |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 50 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 146 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 40 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 250 · -4.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 250 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 252 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 251 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 250 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 252 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 251 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 250 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 251 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 252 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 250 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 251 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 262 |
Rank over time
#11,775 · up 10 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #11,775 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #11,727 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #11,769 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #11,754 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #11,806 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #11,734 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #11,774 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #11,785 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #11,750 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #11,703 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #11,766 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #11,754 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #11,785 |
Growth %
Average -0.39% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.79% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.20% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.40% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.79% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.40% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.40% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.40% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.40% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.80% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.40% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.20% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #11754 → #11754Downloads +60%
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.847%
- v1.630%
- v1.319%
- v1.24.2%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.8.1
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- First released
- Feb 21, 2020
- Last updated
- Jun 19, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Password for WP
How many websites use Password for WP?
Password for WP is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #11,775 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Password for WP been downloaded?
5,405 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times. See download stats
When was Password for WP last updated?
Version 1.8.1 came out on Jun 19, 2026 (4 months ago).
Is Password for WP compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Is Password for WP still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 4 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Password for WP have?
No one has reviewed Password for WP on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Password for WP?
The plugins most like Password for WP, by the tags they share, are Password Protected (300K+), PPWP (30K+) and Passster (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 250 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 5.4K |
| Author | get3code |
| First released | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Version | 1.8.1 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 |
| Last updated | Jun 19, 2026 |
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