Private Posts by Default
v1.0by richieri · updated 15 years ago
When you write a new Post or Page (or maybe a Custom Post Type) this plugin make Private Visibility choosen by default.
- Rank
- #13,874
- Down16 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 156
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.6K
- 6,590 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Private Posts by Default at a glance
Private Posts by Default is a WordPress plugin by richieri with 100+ active installs, the #13,874 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Jan 9, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 91 plugins tagged “private”, it ranks #12. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats44 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Private Posts by Default |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 156 · -9.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 156 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 156 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 156 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 156 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 157 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 156 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 156 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 157 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 156 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 157 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 156 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 157 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 172 |
Rank over time
#13,874 · down 63 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #13,874 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,858 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,846 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #13,852 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #13,890 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #13,797 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #13,827 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #13,874 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #13,799 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #13,832 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,807 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,854 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,803 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,811 |
Growth %
Average -0.75% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.64% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.64% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.64% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.64% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.64% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.64% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.64% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -8.72% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
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★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 9, 2012
- Last updated
- Jan 9, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Private Posts by Default
How many websites use Private Posts by Default?
Private Posts by Default is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #13,874 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Private Posts by Default been downloaded?
6,590 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Private Posts by Default last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Jan 9, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Private Posts by Default compatible with the latest WordPress?
Private Posts by Default’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 Posts by Default still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Private Posts by Default have?
5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Private Posts by Default?
The plugins most like Private Posts by Default, by the tags they share, are Post Type Switcher (200K+), Disable Author Pages (5K+) and Posts Like Dislike (5K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 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 | ≈ 156 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 6.6K |
| Author | richieri |
| First released | Jan 9, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 9, 2012 |
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