PrivatePost
v1.7by blackc2004 · updated 16 years ago
This plugin is a full featured private post management interface. It allows you to manage all private post's publishing status via the "Mana …
- Rank
- #46,326
- Down3,499 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.8K
- 7,798 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
PrivatePost at a glance
PrivatePost is a WordPress plugin by blackc2004 with 10+ active installs, the #46,326 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.7 came out on Sep 13, 2010, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.5. Among the 6 plugins tagged “private post”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2007.
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 | PrivatePost |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#46,326 · up 136 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #46,326 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #42,827 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #39,368 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #45,111 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #41,924 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #47,365 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #46,462 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 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.
- v1.7100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.7
- Requires WordPress
- 2.1.2
- Tested up to
- 2.5
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 26, 2007
- Last updated
- Sep 13, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about PrivatePost
How many websites use PrivatePost?
PrivatePost 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 #46,326 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has PrivatePost been downloaded?
7,798 times in total since 2007. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was PrivatePost last updated?
Version 1.7 came out on Sep 13, 2010 (16 years ago).
Is PrivatePost compatible with the latest WordPress?
PrivatePost’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.5, 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 PrivatePost still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does PrivatePost have?
No one has reviewed PrivatePost on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to PrivatePost?
The plugins most like PrivatePost, by the tags they share, are Post Duplicator (200K+), YARPP (100K+) and Public Post Preview (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 7.8K |
| Author | blackc2004 |
| First released | Sep 26, 2007 |
| Version | 1.7 |
| Requires WP | 2.1.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 13, 2010 |
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