User Permissions
v0.8.4by John Godley · updated 14 years ago
This plugin provides the ability to configure post-specific permissions.
- Rank
- #24,260
- Up54 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 34
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 23.9K
- 23,908 all-time
- Rating
- 2.5/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
User Permissions at a glance
User Permissions is a WordPress plugin by John Godley with 30+ active installs, the #24,260 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 2.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 0.8.4 came out on May 5, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.6.2. Among the 78 plugins tagged “permissions”, it ranks #20. It was first released in 2008.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats47 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | User Permissions |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 34 · +3.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 33 |
Rank over time
#24,260 · up 284 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #24,260 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,314 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #24,253 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #24,437 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #24,291 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #24,306 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #24,365 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #24,599 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #24,411 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #24,291 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #24,326 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #24,553 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #24,599 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #24,544 |
Growth %
Average +0.23% 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 | +3.03% |
| 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 | +3.13% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.03% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
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.
- v0.8100%
Rating trend
2.5★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.8.4
- Requires WordPress
- 2.0
- Tested up to
- 2.6.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 1, 2008
- Last updated
- May 5, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about User Permissions
How many websites use User Permissions?
User Permissions is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #24,260 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has User Permissions been downloaded?
23,908 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was User Permissions last updated?
Version 0.8.4 came out on May 5, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is User Permissions compatible with the latest WordPress?
User Permissions’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.6.2, 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 User Permissions 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 User Permissions have?
2.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to User Permissions?
The plugins most like User Permissions, by the tags they share, are Members (300K+), PublishPress Capabilities (90K+) and PublishPress Permissions (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
2.5
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- Positive
- 50%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 50%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 2.6.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 34 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 2.5 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 23.9K |
| Author | John Godley |
| First released | Oct 1, 2008 |
| Version | 0.8.4 |
| Requires WP | 2.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 5, 2012 |
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