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WP Approve User

v14

by Konstantin Obenland · updated 25 days ago

Adds action links to user table to approve or unapprove user registrations.

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Rank
#3,845
Down2 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 3,480
3K+ reported · High
Total downloads
113.8K
113,819 all-time
Rating
4.2/5
42 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +140.9% (30d)·Toward 4K+ · ETA ~4d

WP Approve User at a glance

WP Approve User is a WordPress plugin by Konstantin Obenland with 3K+ active installs, the #3,845 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 57 times, 141% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 from 42 reviews. Version 14 came out on Oct 14, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 9 plugins tagged “approve”. It was first released in 2012.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

2.7K downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
WP Approve User Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.0500Oct 10Oct 14Oct 18Oct 22Oct 26Oct 30Nov 3Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateWP Approve User
Nov 3, 202654
Nov 2, 202669
Nov 1, 202640
Oct 31, 202640
Oct 30, 202652
Oct 29, 202690
Oct 28, 2026135
Oct 27, 202650
Oct 26, 202659
Oct 25, 202649
Oct 24, 202642
Oct 23, 2026102
Oct 22, 2026124
Oct 21, 2026116
Oct 20, 202658
Oct 19, 2026109
Oct 18, 202657
Oct 17, 202667
Oct 16, 202699
Oct 15, 2026780
Oct 14, 2026408
Oct 13, 202629
Oct 12, 202622
Oct 11, 202626
Oct 10, 202618

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 3,478 · -0.1% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.3.5K3.5KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 20263,478
Nov 8, 20263,479
Nov 7, 20263,481
Nov 5, 20263,476
Nov 4, 20263,482
Nov 3, 20263,464
Nov 2, 20263,464
Nov 1, 20263,466
Oct 31, 20263,478
Oct 30, 20263,478
Oct 29, 20263,470
Oct 28, 20263,471
Oct 27, 20263,481

Rank over time

#3,845 · up 5 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 15 days across 1 series.#3.8K#3.9K#3.9KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#3,845
Nov 8, 2026#3,843
Nov 7, 2026#3,842
Nov 6, 2026#3,840
Nov 5, 2026#3,841
Nov 4, 2026#3,839
Nov 3, 2026#3,851
Nov 2, 2026#3,847
Nov 1, 2026#3,850
Oct 31, 2026#3,848
Oct 30, 2026#3,843
Oct 29, 2026#3,848
Oct 28, 2026#3,861
Oct 27, 2026#3,859
Oct 16, 2026#3,850

Growth %

Average -0.01% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-0.5%0%0.5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026-0.03%
Nov 8, 2026-0.06%
Nov 7, 2026+0.07%
Nov 5, 2026-0.17%
Nov 4, 2026+0.52%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 2026-0.06%
Nov 1, 2026-0.34%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 2026+0.23%
Oct 29, 2026-0.03%
Oct 28, 2026-0.29%

Active installs band

3K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 15 days across 1 series.2.9K3K3.1KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20263K+
Nov 8, 20263K+
Nov 7, 20263K+
Nov 6, 20263K+
Nov 5, 20263K+
Nov 4, 20263K+
Nov 3, 20263K+
Nov 2, 20263K+
Nov 1, 20263K+
Oct 31, 20263K+
Oct 30, 20263K+
Oct 29, 20263K+
Oct 28, 20263K+
Oct 27, 20263K+
Oct 16, 20263K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #3861 → #3841
    • Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1439%
  • v1122%
  • v1320%
  • v75.8%
  • Other13%

Rating trend

4.2★★★★★42 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
14
Requires WordPress
6.4
Tested up to
7.1.4
Requires PHP
7.4
First released
Jan 30, 2012
Last updated
Oct 14, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about WP Approve User

How many websites use WP Approve User?

WP Approve User is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,845 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has WP Approve User been downloaded?

113,819 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 57 times. See download stats

When was WP Approve User last updated?

Version 14 came out on Oct 14, 2026 (3 weeks ago). See every release

Is WP Approve User compatible with the latest WordPress?

Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.

Does WP Approve User have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for WP Approve User. See its security record

Is WP Approve User still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 3 weeks ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does WP Approve User have?

4.2 out of 5 from 42 reviews on WordPress.org. 74% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to WP Approve User?

The plugins most like WP Approve User, by the tags they share, are Login as User (30K+), User Role Editor (700K+) and New User Approve (20K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.2

★★★★★

42 reviews

  • 5 stars: 31 reviews, 74%
  • 4 stars: 2 reviews, 5%
  • 3 stars: 2 reviews, 5%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 7 reviews, 17%
Positive
79%4–5★
Mixed
5%3★
Critical
17%1–2★
  • About 4 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.3.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.

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WP Approve User
Estimated installs≈ 3,480
Reported installs3K+
Rating4.2
Reviews42
Total downloads113.8K
AuthorKonstantin Obenland
First releasedJan 30, 2012
Version14
Requires WP6.4
Requires PHP7.4
Last updatedOct 14, 2026

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