Show Private
v0.2.1by AMIB · updated 5 years ago
Using this plugin everyone can get access to Private Pages and Attachments knowing their direct link without requiring admin rights.
- Rank
- #14,403
- Down69 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 148
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8.8K
- 8,785 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Show Private at a glance
Show Private is a WordPress plugin by AMIB with 100+ active installs, the #14,403 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 13% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 0.2.1 came out on Jun 13, 2021, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.7.21. Among the 91 plugins tagged “private”, it ranks #14. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats124 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Show Private |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 148 · -10.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 148 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 149 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 150 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 150 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 150 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 150 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 150 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 151 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 151 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 151 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 151 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 166 |
Rank over time
#14,403 · down 281 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,403 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,334 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,278 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #14,314 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,279 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,240 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,254 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,205 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,210 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,213 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,231 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,122 |
Growth %
Average -0.95% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.67% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.66% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -9.04% |
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
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #14231 → #14278Downloads +66.7%
- Tested up to 5.7.20 → 5.7.21
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 5.7.21
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 17, 2011
- Last updated
- Jun 13, 2021
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Show Private
How many websites use Show Private?
Show Private 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 #14,403 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Show Private been downloaded?
8,785 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Show Private last updated?
Version 0.2.1 came out on Jun 13, 2021 (5 years ago).
Is Show Private compatible with the latest WordPress?
Show Private’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.7.21, 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 Show Private still maintained?
Its last release was 5 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Show Private have?
5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Show Private?
The plugins most like Show Private, by the tags they share, are Attachments (8K+), ShowID for Post/Page/Category/Tag/Comment (7K+) and Autoremove Attachments (3K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 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 | ≈ 148 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 8.8K |
| Author | AMIB |
| First released | Jul 17, 2011 |
| Version | 0.2.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 13, 2021 |
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