Protected Content
v0.2by blackc2004 · updated 18 years ago
Check if the user can see protected content (This is a proof of conenpt ONLY, do NOT use)
- Rank
- #47,177
- Down2,288 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.8K
- 2,818 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Protected Content at a glance
Protected Content is a WordPress plugin by blackc2004 with 10+ active installs, the #47,177 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 0.2 came out on Jun 11, 2008, more than 18 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.5.1. Among the 6 plugins tagged “private post”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2008.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats34 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Protected Content |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -25.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#47,177 · down 11,879 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #47,177 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #44,889 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #37,970 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #47,038 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #47,952 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #40,156 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #46,891 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #46,866 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #46,414 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #45,999 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #35,298 |
Growth %
Average -2.37% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +4.17% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +9.09% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -21.43% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -25.00% |
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.
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 2.5
- Tested up to
- 2.5.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 11, 2008
- Last updated
- Jun 11, 2008
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Protected Content
How many websites use Protected Content?
Protected Content 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 #47,177 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Protected Content been downloaded?
2,818 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Protected Content last updated?
Version 0.2 came out on Jun 11, 2008 (18 years ago).
Is Protected Content compatible with the latest WordPress?
Protected Content’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.5.1, 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 Protected Content still maintained?
Its last release was 18 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Protected Content have?
No one has reviewed Protected Content on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Protected Content?
The plugins most like Protected Content, by the tags they share, are PublishPress Permissions (10K+), Add Widget After Content (6K+) and Conditional Blocks (2K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.8K |
| Author | blackc2004 |
| First released | Jun 11, 2008 |
| Version | 0.2 |
| Requires WP | 2.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 11, 2008 |
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