WP Access Codes
v0.9by slickorange · updated 12 years ago
Assigns a WordPress Role or/and a Press Permit Group to a user based on a predefined access code they enter.
- Rank
- #40,894
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.3K
- 2,262 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Access Codes at a glance
WP Access Codes is a WordPress plugin by slickorange with 10+ active installs, the #40,894 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.9 came out on Sep 14, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.38. Among the 78 plugins tagged “permissions”, it ranks #31. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats19 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Access Codes |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#40,894 · up 2,118 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | #40,894 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #37,641 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #47,854 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #44,338 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #44,365 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #40,507 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #34,846 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #39,939 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #43,012 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% 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 | -6.67% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +36.36% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
- v0.9100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.9
- Requires WordPress
- 3.4
- Tested up to
- 4.0.38
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 14, 2014
- Last updated
- Sep 14, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Access Codes
How many websites use WP Access Codes?
WP Access Codes is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #40,894 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Access Codes been downloaded?
2,262 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was WP Access Codes last updated?
Version 0.9 came out on Sep 14, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is WP Access Codes compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Access Codes’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, 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 WP Access Codes still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Access Codes have?
No one has reviewed WP Access Codes on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP Access Codes?
The plugins most like WP Access Codes, by the tags they share, are User Role Editor (700K+), Remove Dashboard Access (30K+) and Controlled Admin Access (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.3K |
| Author | slickorange |
| First released | Sep 14, 2014 |
| Version | 0.9 |
| Requires WP | 3.4 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 14, 2014 |
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