Section-Specific Dashboard Lock
v1.1.0by newwaypmsco · updated 1 year ago
Lock specific sections and submenus of the WordPress admin dashboard with custom passwords for enhanced control and security.
- Rank
- #30,711
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 590
- 590 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Section-Specific Dashboard Lock at a glance
Section-Specific Dashboard Lock is a WordPress plugin by newwaypmsco with 10+ active installs, the #30,711 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 33% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1.0 came out on May 2, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “admin protection”. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats46 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Section-Specific Dashboard Lock |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · -11.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 18 |
Rank over time
#30,711 · down 289 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #30,711 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #30,723 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #30,733 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #30,303 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #30,753 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #30,683 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #30,352 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #30,644 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #30,466 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #30,362 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #30,321 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #30,422 |
Growth %
Average -0.90% 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 | -11.11% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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.org- Rank #30321 → #30733Downloads -50%
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- May 2, 2025
- Last updated
- May 2, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Section-Specific Dashboard Lock
How many websites use Section-Specific Dashboard Lock?
Section-Specific Dashboard Lock 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 #30,711 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Section-Specific Dashboard Lock been downloaded?
590 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Section-Specific Dashboard Lock last updated?
Version 1.1.0 came out on May 2, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Section-Specific Dashboard Lock compatible with the latest WordPress?
Section-Specific Dashboard Lock’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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 Section-Specific Dashboard Lock still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Section-Specific Dashboard Lock have?
No one has reviewed Section-Specific Dashboard Lock on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Section-Specific Dashboard Lock?
The plugins most like Section-Specific Dashboard Lock, by the tags they share, are Wordfence Security (5M+), Jetpack (3M+) and Really Simple Security (3M+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 590 |
| Author | newwaypmsco |
| First released | May 2, 2025 |
| Version | 1.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | May 2, 2025 |
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