Protected Post Password Hint
v2.0.2by Nobody · updated 14 years ago
Replace boiler-plate password form shown in protected posts with a form containing hints taken from 'password_hint' custom field.
- Rank
- #26,352
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 25
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.2K
- 7,235 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Protected Post Password Hint at a glance
Protected Post Password Hint is a WordPress plugin by Nobody with 20+ active installs, the #26,352 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 17% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 2.0.2 came out on Jun 26, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 3 plugins tagged “Password Form”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2008.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats118 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Protected Post Password Hint |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 25 · -3.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 26 |
Rank over time
#26,352 · down 146 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #26,352 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #26,284 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #26,396 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #26,267 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #26,414 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #26,115 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #26,228 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #26,314 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #26,342 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #26,139 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #26,206 |
Growth %
Average -0.30% 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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| 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 | -3.85% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
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.
- v2.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 2.7
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 20, 2008
- Last updated
- Jun 26, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Protected Post Password Hint
How many websites use Protected Post Password Hint?
Protected Post Password Hint is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #26,352 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Protected Post Password Hint been downloaded?
7,235 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Protected Post Password Hint last updated?
Version 2.0.2 came out on Jun 26, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Protected Post Password Hint compatible with the latest WordPress?
Protected Post Password Hint’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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 Protected Post Password Hint 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 Protected Post Password Hint have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Protected Post Password Hint?
The plugins most like Protected Post Password Hint, by the tags they share, are Post Duplicator (200K+), Public Post Preview Configurator (10K+) and Post Type Switcher (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 25 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 7.2K |
| Author | Nobody |
| First released | Aug 20, 2008 |
| Version | 2.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 2.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 26, 2012 |
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