phpMyDirectory
v1.1by atdev · updated 10 years ago
Allows wordpress users to automatically log into phpMyDirectory. The sessions are shared and accounts are created automatically if they do not exist.
- Rank
- #45,402
- Down5,706 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.3K
- 2,313 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
phpMyDirectory at a glance
phpMyDirectory is a WordPress plugin by atdev with 10+ active installs, the #45,402 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1 came out on Jan 13, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 31 plugins tagged “session”, it ranks #19. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats33 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | phpMyDirectory |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · -7.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#45,402 · down 4,663 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #45,402 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #39,696 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #38,356 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #41,843 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #41,923 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #45,132 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #45,102 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #37,807 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #39,032 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #40,739 |
Growth %
Average -0.67% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.57% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
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
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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.
- v1.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5.2
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 27, 2013
- Last updated
- Jan 13, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about phpMyDirectory
How many websites use phpMyDirectory?
phpMyDirectory 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 #45,402 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has phpMyDirectory been downloaded?
2,313 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was phpMyDirectory last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Jan 13, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is phpMyDirectory compatible with the latest WordPress?
phpMyDirectory’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, 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 phpMyDirectory 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 phpMyDirectory have?
No one has reviewed phpMyDirectory on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to phpMyDirectory?
The plugins most like phpMyDirectory, by the tags they share, are Limit Login Attempts (300K+), WPS Limit Login (100K+) and WP-Members Membership Plugin (50K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.3K |
| Author | atdev |
| First released | Jun 27, 2013 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.5.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 13, 2016 |
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