Unlock Protocol
v4.0.2by julien51 · updated 3 years ago
This plugin lets authors add locks to their posts and pages so that only paying visitors can view their content.
- Rank
- #21,500
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 47
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 14.4K
- 14,373 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Unlock Protocol at a glance
Unlock Protocol is a WordPress plugin by julien51 with 40+ active installs, the #21,500 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 4.0.2 came out on Aug 1, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.9.20. Among the 4 plugins tagged “unlock”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats154 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Unlock Protocol |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 11 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 47 · -2.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 48 |
Rank over time
#21,500 · down 42 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #21,500 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,500 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,428 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,383 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,445 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #21,494 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,469 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #21,425 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #21,460 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #21,447 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #21,471 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,411 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #21,458 |
Growth %
Average -0.16% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| 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% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.08% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| 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
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 #21411 → #21445
- Tested up to 5.9.19 → 5.9.20
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v4.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 4.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 5.1
- Tested up to
- 5.9.20
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Sep 11, 2019
- Last updated
- Aug 1, 2023
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Unlock Protocol
How many websites use Unlock Protocol?
Unlock Protocol is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,500 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Unlock Protocol been downloaded?
14,373 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times. See download stats
When was Unlock Protocol last updated?
Version 4.0.2 came out on Aug 1, 2023 (3 years ago).
Is Unlock Protocol compatible with the latest WordPress?
Unlock Protocol’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.9.20, 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 Unlock Protocol still maintained?
Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Unlock Protocol have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Unlock Protocol?
The plugins most like Unlock Protocol, by the tags they share, are Subscribe to Unlock Lite (500+), SureMembers (2K+) and Memberful (900+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 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 | ≈ 47 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 14.4K |
| Author | julien51 |
| First released | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Version | 4.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 5.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Aug 1, 2023 |
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