Rename Plugins Folder
v0.0.1by Jose Mortellaro · updated 1 month ago
With Rename Plugins Folder you can rename the plugins folder. This is an underestimated way to increase the security of your installation.
- Rank
- #10,901
- Up5 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 324
- 300+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.4K
- 5,365 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Rename Plugins Folder at a glance
Rename Plugins Folder is a WordPress plugin by Jose Mortellaro with 300+ active installs, the #10,901 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 38% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 0.0.1 came out on Oct 1, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 1,821 plugins tagged “security”, it ranks #215. It was first released in 2021.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats161 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Rename Plugins Folder |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 324 · -0.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 324 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 324 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 325 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 323 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 325 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 324 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 323 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 324 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 324 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 323 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 323 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 326 |
Rank over time
#10,901 · up 40 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #10,901 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #10,906 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #10,901 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #10,882 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #10,916 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #10,889 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #10,893 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #10,904 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #10,887 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #10,896 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #10,907 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #10,937 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #10,941 |
Growth %
Average -0.05% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.62% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.61% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.31% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.31% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.31% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.92% |
Active installs band
300+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 300+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #10937 → #10882Downloads -9.1%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.6
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Feb 17, 2021
- Last updated
- Oct 1, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Rename Plugins Folder
How many websites use Rename Plugins Folder?
Rename Plugins Folder is active on 300+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #10,901 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Rename Plugins Folder been downloaded?
5,365 times in total since 2021. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Rename Plugins Folder last updated?
Version 0.0.1 came out on Oct 1, 2026 (1 month ago).
Is Rename Plugins Folder compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Rename Plugins Folder still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Rename Plugins Folder have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Rename Plugins Folder?
The plugins most like Rename Plugins Folder, by the tags they share, are Wordfence Security (5M+), Jetpack (3M+) and Really Simple Security (3M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 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 | ≈ 324 |
| Reported installs | 300+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 5.4K |
| Author | Jose Mortellaro |
| First released | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Version | 0.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.6 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Oct 1, 2026 |
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