Specified language access for Polylang
v1.1.2by Pawel Cmachowski · updated 8 years ago
Plugin allows restrict users to edit content on wp-admin only with specified selected language.
- Rank
- #29,344
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 17
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.6K
- 1,609 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Specified language access for Polylang at a glance
Specified language access for Polylang is a WordPress plugin by Pawel Cmachowski with 10+ active installs, the #29,344 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 1.1.2 came out on Jul 30, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 55 plugins tagged “role”, it ranks #22. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats25 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Specified language access for Polylang |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 17 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 17 |
Rank over time
#29,344 · down 83 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #29,344 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #29,643 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #29,506 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #29,228 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #29,279 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #29,320 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #29,496 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #29,261 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| 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% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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 #29261 → #29643
- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 30, 2018
- Last updated
- Jul 30, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Specified language access for Polylang
How many websites use Specified language access for Polylang?
Specified language access for Polylang 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 #29,344 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Specified language access for Polylang been downloaded?
1,609 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Specified language access for Polylang last updated?
Version 1.1.2 came out on Jul 30, 2018 (8 years ago).
Is Specified language access for Polylang compatible with the latest WordPress?
Specified language access for Polylang’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 Specified language access for Polylang still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Specified language access for Polylang have?
No one has reviewed Specified language access for Polylang on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Specified language access for Polylang?
The plugins most like Specified language access for Polylang, by the tags they share, are User Role Editor (700K+), Controlled Admin Access (10K+) and User Posts Limit (3K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 17 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.6K |
| Author | Pawel Cmachowski |
| First released | Jul 30, 2018 |
| Version | 1.1.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 30, 2018 |
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