Password Protect All Posts
v0.1by volmar · updated 16 years ago
This plugin puts a global password selected by you on all posts. Based on Matt Mullenwegs plugin "Protect old posts"
- Rank
- #45,283
- Down63 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.9K
- 2,861 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Password Protect All Posts at a glance
Password Protect All Posts is a WordPress plugin by volmar with 10+ active installs, the #45,283 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.1 came out on Jun 18, 2010, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.0.5. Among the 3 plugins tagged “protect posts”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats20 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Password Protect All Posts |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#45,283 · up 268 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #45,283 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #45,220 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #41,854 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #36,247 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #37,596 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #37,537 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #40,964 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #43,050 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #46,385 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #45,551 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.69% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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
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.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.
- v0.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 3.0.5
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 18, 2010
- Last updated
- Jun 18, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Password Protect All Posts
How many websites use Password Protect All Posts?
Password Protect All Posts 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 #45,283 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Password Protect All Posts been downloaded?
2,861 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Password Protect All Posts last updated?
Version 0.1 came out on Jun 18, 2010 (16 years ago).
Is Password Protect All Posts compatible with the latest WordPress?
Password Protect All Posts’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, 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 Protect All Posts still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Password Protect All Posts have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Password Protect All Posts?
The plugins most like Password Protect All Posts, by the tags they share, are Kadence Security (700K+), Password Protected (300K+) and PPWP (30K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.9K |
| Author | volmar |
| First released | Jun 18, 2010 |
| Version | 0.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 18, 2010 |
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