SanctumGate
v1.0.3by LaughterOnWater · updated 10 months ago
Simple granular access controls for WordPress sites. Keep content private for members while selectively making pages and categories public.
- Rank
- #62,267
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 5
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 375
- 375 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
SanctumGate at a glance
SanctumGate is a WordPress plugin by LaughterOnWater with fewer than 10 active installs, the #62,267 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 1.0.3 came out on Dec 31, 2025 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 124 plugins tagged “access-control”, it ranks #89. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats39 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | SanctumGate |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 5 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
Rank over time
#62,267 · up 2,027 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #62,267 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #56,359 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #60,342 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #71,039 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #63,004 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #69,833 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #64,294 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -16.67% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +20.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +150.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -50.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +100.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -60.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads +0%
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.3
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Dec 31, 2025
- Last updated
- Dec 31, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about SanctumGate
How many websites use SanctumGate?
SanctumGate is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #62,267 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has SanctumGate been downloaded?
375 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was SanctumGate last updated?
Version 1.0.3 came out on Dec 31, 2025 (10 months ago).
Is SanctumGate compatible with the latest WordPress?
SanctumGate’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.
Is SanctumGate still maintained?
Its last release was 10 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does SanctumGate have?
No one has reviewed SanctumGate on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to SanctumGate?
The plugins most like SanctumGate, by the tags they share, are Access Governance for WordPress (aka AAM) (100K+), Nested Pages (90K+) and PublishPress Capabilities (90K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 5 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 375 |
| Author | LaughterOnWater |
| First released | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Version | 1.0.3 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Dec 31, 2025 |
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