Post Lock
v1.0by ggwicz · updated 10 years ago
Post Lock prevents accidental updating or publishing of content by requiring a password to do either.
- Rank
- #36,661
- Up842 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.1K
- 2,086 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Post Lock at a glance
Post Lock is a WordPress plugin by ggwicz with 10+ active installs, the #36,661 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 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0 came out on Aug 13, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. Among the 5 plugins tagged “post lock”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats27 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Post Lock |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · +25.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#36,661 · up 9,562 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | #36,661 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #37,503 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #42,321 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #40,017 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #43,314 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #47,597 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #42,101 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #46,223 |
Growth %
Average +2.05% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +8.33% |
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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.2
- Tested up to
- 4.5.33
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 4, 2016
- Last updated
- Aug 13, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Post Lock
How many websites use Post Lock?
Post Lock 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 #36,661 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Post Lock been downloaded?
2,086 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Post Lock last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Aug 13, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Post Lock compatible with the latest WordPress?
Post Lock’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, 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 Post Lock 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 Post Lock have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Post Lock?
The plugins most like Post Lock, by the tags they share, are Publishing Checklist (200+), Double Check (20+) and Forward (10+). 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 | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.1K |
| Author | ggwicz |
| First released | Aug 4, 2016 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 13, 2016 |
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