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Wp-Private

v1.6.1

by Namith Jawahar · updated 4 years ago

Privatize parts of posts from unauthorized users. Begin protected content with [protected] and end hidden content with [/protected].

Private Posts
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Rank
#12,005
Down1 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 242
200+ reported · High
Total downloads
29.3K
29,296 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
3 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +50% (30d)·Toward 300+ · ETA ~15d

Wp-Private at a glance

Wp-Private is a WordPress plugin by Namith Jawahar with 200+ active installs, the #12,005 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.6.1 came out on Jan 19, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.4.25. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “Private Posts”. It was first released in 2009.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

70 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Wp-Private Compare series
Downloads over time: 23 days across 1 series.05Oct 9Oct 13Oct 16Oct 20Oct 24Oct 27Oct 31Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.4.25
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DateWp-Private
Oct 31, 20265
Oct 30, 20260
Oct 29, 20262
Oct 28, 20263
Oct 27, 20265
Oct 26, 20268
Oct 25, 20265
Oct 24, 20263
Oct 23, 20262
Oct 22, 20261
Oct 21, 20262
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20264
Oct 18, 20264
Oct 17, 20262
Oct 16, 20262
Oct 15, 20263
Oct 14, 20263
Oct 13, 20263
Oct 12, 20262
Oct 11, 20261
Oct 10, 20265
Oct 9, 20265

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 242 · -4.7% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.240245250255Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.4.25
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 2026242
Nov 7, 2026242
Nov 5, 2026242
Nov 4, 2026242
Nov 3, 2026243
Nov 2, 2026242
Nov 1, 2026242
Oct 31, 2026242
Oct 30, 2026241
Oct 29, 2026244
Oct 28, 2026244
Oct 27, 2026254

Rank over time

#12,005 · down 15 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#12K#12K#12KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.4.25
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#12,005
Nov 7, 2026#12,004
Nov 6, 2026#11,981
Nov 5, 2026#12,004
Nov 4, 2026#12,009
Nov 3, 2026#11,993
Nov 2, 2026#11,996
Nov 1, 2026#12,003
Oct 31, 2026#12,021
Oct 30, 2026#12,031
Oct 29, 2026#11,981
Oct 28, 2026#12,007
Oct 27, 2026#11,990

Growth %

Average -0.40% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.0%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 2026-0.41%
Nov 3, 2026+0.41%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 2026+0.41%
Oct 30, 2026-1.23%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-3.94%

Active installs band

200+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.190200210Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.4.25
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026200+
Nov 7, 2026200+
Nov 6, 2026200+
Nov 5, 2026200+
Nov 4, 2026200+
Nov 3, 2026200+
Nov 2, 2026200+
Nov 1, 2026200+
Oct 31, 2026200+
Oct 30, 2026200+
Oct 29, 2026200+
Oct 28, 2026200+
Oct 27, 2026200+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #12007 → #12004
    • Tested up to 5.4.24 → 5.4.25

Versions in use

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

  • v1.670%
  • v1.523%
  • v1.46.9%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.6.1
Requires WordPress
5.4
Tested up to
5.4.25
Requires PHP
–
First released
May 2, 2009
Last updated
Jan 19, 2022
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Wp-Private

How many websites use Wp-Private?

Wp-Private 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 #12,005 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Wp-Private been downloaded?

29,296 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats

When was Wp-Private last updated?

Version 1.6.1 came out on Jan 19, 2022 (4 years ago).

Is Wp-Private compatible with the latest WordPress?

Wp-Private’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.4.25, 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-Private still maintained?

Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Wp-Private have?

5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

3 reviews

  • 5 stars: 3 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
100%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
0%1–2★

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Wp-Private
Estimated installs≈ 242
Reported installs200+
Rating5.0
Reviews3
Total downloads29.3K
AuthorNamith Jawahar
First releasedMay 2, 2009
Version1.6.1
Requires WP5.4
Requires PHP–
Last updatedJan 19, 2022

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