Private Post Share
v2.0.0by Fabian Todt · updated 1 year ago
Share password protected posts via secret URLs
- Rank
- #13,202
- Up68 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 166
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4K
- 3,954 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Private Post Share at a glance
Private Post Share is a WordPress plugin by Fabian Todt with 100+ active installs, the #13,202 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 2.0.0 came out on Aug 11, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 11 plugins tagged “password-protected”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2022.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats109 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Private Post Share |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 166 · -9.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 166 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 165 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 166 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 166 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 166 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 166 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 164 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 165 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 165 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 165 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 166 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 184 |
Rank over time
#13,202 · up 29 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,202 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,270 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #13,276 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #13,263 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #13,298 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #13,276 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #13,268 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #13,344 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #13,305 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,253 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,258 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,231 |
Growth %
Average -0.85% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.61% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.30% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.22% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.61% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.60% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -9.78% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.094%
- v1.16.4%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.7
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 8.1
- First released
- Nov 2, 2022
- Last updated
- Aug 11, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Private Post Share
How many websites use Private Post Share?
Private Post Share is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #13,202 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Private Post Share been downloaded?
3,954 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Private Post Share last updated?
Version 2.0.0 came out on Aug 11, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Private Post Share compatible with the latest WordPress?
Private Post Share’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 Private Post Share 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 Private Post Share have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Private Post Share?
The plugins most like Private Post Share, by the tags they share, are WPEPP (3K+), Hidden Password Protected Pages (600+) and Customize Private & Protected (400+). 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 | ≈ 166 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 4K |
| Author | Fabian Todt |
| First released | Nov 2, 2022 |
| Version | 2.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.7 |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 |
| Last updated | Aug 11, 2025 |
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