Private by Default
v1.0by anttti · updated 11 years ago
When creating new posts or pages (of regular WordPress types or custom post types), this plugin makes them private by default.
- Rank
- #20,121
- Up206 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 57
- 50+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.4K
- 3,376 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Private by Default at a glance
Private by Default is a WordPress plugin by anttti with 50+ active installs, the #20,121 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 20% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Sep 7, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.3.34. Among the 26 plugins tagged “default”, it ranks #9. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats50 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Private by Default |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 56 · +1.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 57 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 55 |
Rank over time
#20,121 · up 251 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #20,121 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #20,327 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #20,263 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #20,262 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #20,325 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #20,183 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #20,268 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #20,267 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #20,222 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #20,090 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #20,393 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #20,327 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #20,372 |
Growth %
Average +0.15% 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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.75% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +3.64% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -1.79% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +1.82% |
Active installs band
50+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
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★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.3.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 7, 2015
- Last updated
- Sep 7, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Private by Default
How many websites use Private by Default?
Private by Default is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #20,121 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Private by Default been downloaded?
3,376 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Private by Default last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Sep 7, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Private by Default compatible with the latest WordPress?
Private by Default’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, 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 Private by Default still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Private by Default have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Private by Default?
The plugins most like Private by Default, by the tags they share, are Post Type Switcher (200K+), WP Admin UI Customize (30K+) and Custom Shortcodes (5K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 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 | ≈ 57 |
| Reported installs | 50+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 3.4K |
| Author | anttti |
| First released | Sep 7, 2015 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 7, 2015 |
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