User Activation Keys
v4.6by David Sader · updated 10 years ago
A Multisite Network plugin for user activation key removal or approval.
- Rank
- #14,127
- Up23 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 153
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 44.1K
- 44,132 all-time
- Rating
- 4.8/5
- 20 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
User Activation Keys at a glance
User Activation Keys is a WordPress plugin by David Sader with 100+ active installs, the #14,127 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 9% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.8 out of 5 from 20 reviews. Version 4.6 came out on Aug 8, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.6.30. Among the 18 plugins tagged “activation”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats158 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | User Activation Keys |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 153 · -7.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 153 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 153 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 154 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 154 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 153 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 153 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 153 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 153 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 153 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 153 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 154 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 165 |
Rank over time
#14,127 · up 48 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #14,127 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,150 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,108 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #14,113 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,071 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #14,091 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,141 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,103 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,093 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,160 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,096 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,130 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,106 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,175 |
Growth %
Average -0.63% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.65% |
| 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 | -0.65% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.67% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v4.691%
- v3.58.9%
Rating trend
4.8★★★★★20 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 4.6
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 4.6.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 26, 2010
- Last updated
- Aug 8, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about User Activation Keys
How many websites use User Activation Keys?
User Activation Keys is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #14,127 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has User Activation Keys been downloaded?
44,132 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was User Activation Keys last updated?
Version 4.6 came out on Aug 8, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is User Activation Keys compatible with the latest WordPress?
User Activation Keys’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, 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 User Activation Keys still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does User Activation Keys have?
4.8 out of 5 from 20 reviews on WordPress.org. 95% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to User Activation Keys?
The plugins most like User Activation Keys, by the tags they share, are LH Buddypress login on activation (30+), Smart User Slug Hider (2K+) and BP Disable Activation Reloaded (700+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.8
★★★★★
20 reviews
- 5 stars: 19 reviews, 95%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 5%
- Positive
- 95%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 5%1–2★
- About 7 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 19 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 153 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 4.8 |
| Reviews | 20 |
| Total downloads | 44.1K |
| Author | David Sader |
| First released | Aug 26, 2010 |
| Version | 4.6 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 8, 2016 |
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