Redis User Session Storage
v0.2by Erick Hitter · updated 4 years ago
Store WordPress session tokens in Redis rather than the usermeta table.
- Rank
- #12,331
- Up83 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 232
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 9.7K
- 9,706 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Redis User Session Storage at a glance
Redis User Session Storage is a WordPress plugin by Erick Hitter with 200+ active installs, the #12,331 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 17% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.2 came out on Jul 16, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.0.18. It leads the 5 plugins tagged “user sessions”. It was first released in 2022.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats110 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Redis User Session Storage |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 232 · -2.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 232 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 230 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 230 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 230 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 230 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 229 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 229 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 229 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 230 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 231 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 230 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 231 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 237 |
Rank over time
#12,331 · up 68 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #12,331 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,414 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,404 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,385 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,385 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,401 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,427 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,449 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,431 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,391 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,370 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,423 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,400 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,399 |
Growth %
Average -0.16% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.87% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.44% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.43% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.43% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.43% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.43% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.53% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| 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.org- Rank #12400 → #12385
- Tested up to 6.0.17 → 6.0.18
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 6.0.18
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Jul 13, 2022
- Last updated
- Jul 16, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Redis User Session Storage
How many websites use Redis User Session Storage?
Redis User Session Storage 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 #12,331 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Redis User Session Storage been downloaded?
9,706 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Redis User Session Storage last updated?
Version 0.2 came out on Jul 16, 2022 (4 years ago).
Is Redis User Session Storage compatible with the latest WordPress?
Redis User Session Storage’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.0.18, 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 Redis User Session Storage 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 Redis User Session Storage have?
No one has reviewed Redis User Session Storage on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Redis User Session Storage?
The plugins most like Redis User Session Storage, by the tags they share, are ITX UserOps (20+) and Anti Session Hijacking (fewer than 10).
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 232 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 9.7K |
| Author | Erick Hitter |
| First released | Jul 13, 2022 |
| Version | 0.2 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Jul 16, 2022 |
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