User Groups
v1.3.1by Zack Katz · updated 10 years ago
Group Your Users
- Rank
- #11,536
- Down16 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 257
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 21.4K
- 21,412 all-time
- Rating
- 4.0/5
- 9 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
User Groups at a glance
User Groups is a WordPress plugin by Zack Katz with 200+ active installs, the #11,536 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 75% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Version 1.3.1 came out on Apr 11, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. Among the 79 plugins tagged “groups”, it ranks #9. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats72 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | User Groups |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 257 · -5.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 257 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 257 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 257 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 258 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 255 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 255 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 255 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 256 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 256 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 255 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 257 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 272 |
Rank over time
#11,536 · up 9 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #11,536 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #11,520 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #11,504 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #11,514 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #11,503 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #11,574 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #11,577 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #11,573 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #11,544 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #11,555 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #11,579 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #11,553 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #11,545 |
Growth %
Average -0.47% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.39% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.18% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.39% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.39% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.78% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.51% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
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.
- v1.396%
- v1.14.0%
Rating trend
4.0★★★★★9 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 4.5.33
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 29, 2012
- Last updated
- Apr 11, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about User Groups
How many websites use User Groups?
User Groups is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #11,536 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has User Groups been downloaded?
21,412 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was User Groups last updated?
Version 1.3.1 came out on Apr 11, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is User Groups compatible with the latest WordPress?
User Groups’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, 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 Groups 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 Groups have?
4.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews on WordPress.org. 67% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to User Groups?
The plugins most like User Groups, by the tags they share, are Disable User Login (6K+), User Access Shortcodes (1K+) and User Spam Remover (1K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.0
★★★★★
9 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 reviews, 67%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 11%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 22%
- Positive
- 78%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 22%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 257 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 9 |
| Total downloads | 21.4K |
| Author | Zack Katz |
| First released | Jun 29, 2012 |
| Version | 1.3.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 11, 2016 |
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