Twitter Content Locker
v1.28by Ivan Churakov · updated 14 years ago
The plugin allows to lock part of post/page. User must share it on Twitter to view the content.
- Rank
- #37,827
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.8K
- 2,775 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Twitter Content Locker at a glance
Twitter Content Locker is a WordPress plugin by Ivan Churakov with 10+ active installs, the #37,827 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 1.28 came out on Mar 11, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 9 plugins tagged “locker”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats33 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Twitter Content Locker |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · +36.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11 |
Rank over time
#37,827 · up 10,084 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #37,827 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #44,571 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #38,905 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #46,098 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #39,045 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #41,194 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #36,774 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #46,839 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #42,559 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #47,911 |
Growth %
Average +2.41% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.57% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +18.18% |
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.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.28100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.28
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 11, 2012
- Last updated
- Mar 11, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Twitter Content Locker
How many websites use Twitter Content Locker?
Twitter Content Locker 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 #37,827 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Twitter Content Locker been downloaded?
2,775 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Twitter Content Locker last updated?
Version 1.28 came out on Mar 11, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Twitter Content Locker compatible with the latest WordPress?
Twitter Content Locker’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 Twitter Content Locker still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Twitter Content Locker have?
No one has reviewed Twitter Content Locker on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Twitter Content Locker?
The plugins most like Twitter Content Locker, by the tags they share, are Subscribe to Unlock Lite (500+), Custom Twitter Feeds (100K+) and Easy Twitter Feed Widget Plugin (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.8K |
| Author | Ivan Churakov |
| First released | Mar 11, 2012 |
| Version | 1.28 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 11, 2012 |
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