Post Password Token
v2.0.3by Shawn Parker · updated 3 years ago
The Post Password Token plugin allows readers to access protected posts without having to enter a password by creating secret token urls for the post.
- Rank
- #8,509
- Up26 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 605
- 600+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 19K
- 19,009 all-time
- Rating
- 4.9/5
- 7 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Post Password Token at a glance
Post Password Token is a WordPress plugin by Shawn Parker with 600+ active installs, the #8,509 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, 75% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews. Version 2.0.3 came out on Jul 6, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.2.15. Among the 12 plugins tagged “guest”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats156 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Post Password Token |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 605 · -2.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 605 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 603 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 616 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 613 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 614 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 614 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 616 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 614 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 614 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 615 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 617 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 618 |
Rank over time
#8,509 · up 11 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #8,509 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #8,535 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #8,544 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #8,510 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #8,527 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #8,520 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #8,519 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #8,506 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #8,523 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #8,531 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #8,531 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #8,528 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #8,520 |
Growth %
Average -0.18% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -1.05% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.49% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.33% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.32% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.16% |
Active installs band
600+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 600+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #8528 → #8510
- Tested up to 6.2.14 → 6.2.15
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.089%
- v1.211%
Rating trend
4.9★★★★★7 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.3
- Requires WordPress
- 5.7
- Tested up to
- 6.2.15
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Sep 8, 2009
- Last updated
- Jul 6, 2023
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Post Password Token
How many websites use Post Password Token?
Post Password Token is active on 600+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #8,509 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Post Password Token been downloaded?
19,009 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was Post Password Token last updated?
Version 2.0.3 came out on Jul 6, 2023 (3 years ago).
Is Post Password Token compatible with the latest WordPress?
Post Password Token’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.2.15, 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 Password Token still maintained?
Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Post Password Token have?
4.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews on WordPress.org. 86% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Post Password Token?
The plugins most like Post Password Token, by the tags they share, are Multiple Post Passwords (2K+), Post Type Switcher (200K+) and Post Duplicator (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.9
★★★★★
7 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 reviews, 86%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 14%
- 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★
- About 14 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 5.0.
- Each new 1★ review takes 27 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 605 |
| Reported installs | 600+ |
| Rating | 4.9 |
| Reviews | 7 |
| Total downloads | 19K |
| Author | Shawn Parker |
| First released | Sep 8, 2009 |
| Version | 2.0.3 |
| Requires WP | 5.7 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Jul 6, 2023 |
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