Gated Downloads – Lead Capture & Content Locker
v1.3.0by Template Sell · updated 3 months ago
Gate downloads behind a form — download any file after form submission. Capture name, email & phone as leads. Works with any theme.
- Rank
- #21,344
- Down170 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 51
- 50+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 676
- 676 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Gated Downloads at a glance
Gated Downloads is a WordPress plugin by Template Sell with 50+ active installs, the #21,344 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 25% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.3.0 came out on Jul 31, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 23 plugins tagged “content locker”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats101 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Gated Downloads |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 51 · +18.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 51 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 51 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 51 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 51 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 43 |
Rank over time
#21,344 · up 1,158 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #21,344 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #21,174 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,217 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,139 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,847 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #21,863 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #21,763 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,813 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #21,839 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #21,953 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #22,054 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #22,002 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #22,569 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #22,502 |
Growth %
Average +1.23% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +6.67% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -2.17% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +2.22% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +4.65% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
50+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.3100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.2
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jul 24, 2026
- Last updated
- Jul 31, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Gated Downloads
How many websites use Gated Downloads?
Gated Downloads is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,344 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Gated Downloads been downloaded?
676 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Gated Downloads last updated?
Version 1.3.0 came out on Jul 31, 2026 (3 months ago).
Is Gated Downloads compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Is Gated Downloads still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 3 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Gated Downloads have?
No one has reviewed Gated Downloads on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Gated Downloads?
The plugins most like Gated Downloads, by the tags they share, are Icegram Collect (2K+), Bread & Butter (60+) and Jetpack CRM (30K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 51 |
| Reported installs | 50+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 676 |
| Author | Template Sell |
| First released | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Version | 1.3.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.2 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Jul 31, 2026 |
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