Update Unique Keys
v1.0.11by gottaloveit · updated 4 years ago
This plugin will automatically set and/or update the Authenication Unique Keys in the wp-config.php file.
- Rank
- #18,183
- Up6 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 77
- 70+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.3K
- 7,342 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Update Unique Keys at a glance
Update Unique Keys is a WordPress plugin by gottaloveit with 70+ active installs, the #18,183 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.11 came out on Jun 18, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.0.18. Among the 18 plugins tagged “wp-config”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats92 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Update Unique Keys |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 77 · -6.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 77 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 77 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 77 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 81 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 82 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 81 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 81 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 82 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 82 |
Rank over time
#18,183 · down 60 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,183 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #18,189 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #18,121 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,196 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #18,180 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #18,191 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #18,198 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #18,149 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,093 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #18,127 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #18,135 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #18,099 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #18,123 |
Growth %
Average -0.52% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.66% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -1.30% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.32% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -6.17% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.22% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +1.24% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -1.22% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
70+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 80+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #18099 → #18196Downloads +60%Installs 80+ → 70+
- Tested up to 6.0.17 → 6.0.18
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.11
- Requires WordPress
- 2.6
- Tested up to
- 6.0.18
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 9, 2010
- Last updated
- Jun 18, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Update Unique Keys
How many websites use Update Unique Keys?
Update Unique Keys is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,183 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Update Unique Keys been downloaded?
7,342 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Update Unique Keys last updated?
Version 1.0.11 came out on Jun 18, 2022 (4 years ago).
Is Update Unique Keys compatible with the latest WordPress?
Update Unique Keys’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.0.18, 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 Update Unique Keys still maintained?
Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Update Unique Keys have?
No one has reviewed Update Unique Keys on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Update Unique Keys?
The plugins most like Update Unique Keys, by the tags they share, are Protect WP Config File from Phishing Attacks (30+) and WP Config Constants (10+).
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 77 |
| Reported installs | 70+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 7.3K |
| Author | gottaloveit |
| First released | Mar 9, 2010 |
| Version | 1.0.11 |
| Requires WP | 2.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 18, 2022 |
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