Password Passthrough
v2.0.0by KaeruCT · updated 1 year ago
This plugin allows passwords for password-protected pages/posts to be passed directly through the URL.
- Rank
- #8,624
- Down43 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 562
- 500+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.9K
- 7,852 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- 0%
- 0 of 1 threads, last 2 months
Password Passthrough at a glance
Password Passthrough is a WordPress plugin by KaeruCT with 500+ active installs, the #8,624 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, 17% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 2.0.0 came out on Jun 21, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 21 plugins tagged “protected”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats146 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Password Passthrough |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 562 · -3.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 562 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 566 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 562 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 563 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 563 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 565 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 566 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 564 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 565 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 566 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 567 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 585 |
Rank over time
#8,624 · down 39 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #8,624 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #8,581 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #8,591 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #8,605 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #8,597 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #8,594 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #8,578 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #8,573 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #8,590 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #8,587 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #8,587 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #8,591 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #8,585 |
Growth %
Average -0.33% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.71% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.36% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.35% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.35% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.08% |
Active installs band
500+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 500+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #8591 → #8605
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.075%
- v1.125%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.4
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 10, 2015
- Last updated
- Jun 21, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Password Passthrough
How many websites use Password Passthrough?
Password Passthrough is active on 500+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #8,624 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Password Passthrough been downloaded?
7,852 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was Password Passthrough last updated?
Version 2.0.0 came out on Jun 21, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Password Passthrough compatible with the latest WordPress?
Password Passthrough’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 Password Passthrough still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. Its authors resolved 0 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does Password Passthrough have?
5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Password Passthrough?
The plugins most like Password Passthrough, by the tags they share, are Post Type Switcher (200K+), Disable Author Pages (5K+) and Posts Like Dislike (5K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 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 | ≈ 562 |
| Reported installs | 500+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 7.9K |
| Author | KaeruCT |
| First released | Jul 10, 2015 |
| Version | 2.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.4 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 21, 2025 |
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