Registered Users Only
v1.3.0by Alex Mills · updated 9 months ago
Forces all users to login before being able to view your site. Features an options page for configuration.
- Rank
- #4,995
- Down13 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2,170
- 2K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 125.4K
- 125,410 all-time
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- 13 reviews
- Support resolved
- 0%
- 0 of 1 threads, last 2 months
Registered Users Only at a glance
Registered Users Only is a WordPress plugin by Alex Mills with 2K+ active installs, the #4,995 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 19 times, 62% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.6 out of 5 from 13 reviews. Version 1.3.0 came out on Feb 11, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 5 plugins tagged “registered only”, 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 stats498 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Registered Users Only |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 18 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 18 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 19 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 12 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2,172 · -0.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2,172 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2,180 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2,179 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2,191 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2,186 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2,188 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2,191 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2,185 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2,187 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2,191 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2,186 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2,184 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2,185 |
Rank over time
#4,995 · down 2 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #4,995 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,982 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #4,984 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,977 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,962 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,965 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,968 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,958 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #4,966 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #4,964 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,961 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #4,982 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #4,990 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #4,987 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #4,993 |
Growth %
Average -0.05% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.37% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.05% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.27% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.09% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.28% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.09% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.05% |
Active installs band
2K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #4990 → #4962Downloads +11.8%
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.364%
- v1.214%
- v1.013%
- v1.18.6%
Rating trend
4.6★★★★★13 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 12, 2008
- Last updated
- Feb 11, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Registered Users Only
How many websites use Registered Users Only?
Registered Users Only is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,995 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Registered Users Only been downloaded?
125,410 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 19 times. See download stats
When was Registered Users Only last updated?
Version 1.3.0 came out on Feb 11, 2026 (8 months ago). See every release
Is Registered Users Only compatible with the latest WordPress?
Registered Users Only’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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.
Does Registered Users Only have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Registered Users Only. See its security record
Is Registered Users Only still maintained?
Its last release was 8 months ago. Its authors resolved 0 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does Registered Users Only have?
4.6 out of 5 from 13 reviews on WordPress.org. 85% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Registered Users Only?
The plugins most like Registered Users Only, by the tags they share, are Only for Registered Users (100+), User Profile Builder (40K+) and UsersWP (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.6
★★★★★
13 reviews
- 5 stars: 11 reviews, 85%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 8%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 8%
- Positive
- 92%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 8%1–2★
- About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.7.
- Each new 1★ review takes 9 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2,170 |
| Reported installs | 2K+ |
| Rating | 4.6 |
| Reviews | 13 |
| Total downloads | 125.4K |
| Author | Alex Mills |
| First released | Apr 12, 2008 |
| Version | 1.3.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 11, 2026 |
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