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WP Session Manager

v4.2.0

by Eric Mann · updated 7 years ago

Session management for WordPress.

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Rank
#5,084
Up3 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,690
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
78.1K
78,055 all-time
Rating
4.7/5
24 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +10.3% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~54d

WP Session Manager at a glance

WP Session Manager is a WordPress plugin by Eric Mann with 1K+ active installs, the #5,084 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 19 times, 10% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.7 out of 5 from 24 reviews. Version 4.2.0 came out on Mar 31, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.1.28. Among the 31 plugins tagged “session”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2012.

Chart time range

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

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Downloads over time

Download stats

399 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
WP Session Manager Compare series
Downloads over time: 21 days across 1 series.2040Oct 9Oct 12Oct 16Oct 19Oct 22Oct 26Oct 29Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.1.28
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DateWP Session Manager
Oct 29, 202625
Oct 28, 202624
Oct 27, 202618
Oct 26, 202623
Oct 25, 202616
Oct 24, 202612
Oct 23, 202623
Oct 22, 202632
Oct 21, 202647
Oct 20, 202616
Oct 19, 202619
Oct 18, 20268
Oct 17, 202610
Oct 16, 202616
Oct 15, 202625
Oct 14, 202617
Oct 13, 202615
Oct 12, 202612
Oct 11, 202611
Oct 10, 202616
Oct 9, 202614

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,688 · -20.9% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.1.8K2KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.1.28
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20261,688
Nov 7, 20261,687
Nov 5, 20261,691
Nov 4, 20261,694
Nov 3, 20261,695
Nov 2, 20261,692
Nov 1, 20261,693
Oct 31, 20261,690
Oct 30, 20262,131
Oct 29, 20262,139
Oct 28, 20262,137
Oct 27, 20262,134

Rank over time

#5,084 · down 20 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#5.1K#5.1K#5.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.1.28
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#5,084
Nov 7, 2026#5,087
Nov 6, 2026#5,076
Nov 5, 2026#5,075
Nov 4, 2026#5,071
Nov 3, 2026#5,065
Nov 2, 2026#5,071
Nov 1, 2026#5,066
Oct 31, 2026#5,071
Oct 30, 2026#5,057
Oct 29, 2026#5,058
Oct 28, 2026#5,066
Oct 27, 2026#5,064

Growth %

Average -1.93% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-20%0%20%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026+0.06%
Nov 7, 2026-0.12%
Nov 5, 2026-0.18%
Nov 4, 2026-0.06%
Nov 3, 2026+0.18%
Nov 2, 2026-0.06%
Nov 1, 2026+0.18%
Oct 31, 2026-20.70%
Oct 30, 2026-0.37%
Oct 29, 2026+0.09%
Oct 28, 2026+0.14%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.1K1.5K2KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.1.28
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20262K+
Oct 29, 20262K+
Oct 28, 20262K+
Oct 27, 20262K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #5066 → #5075Installs 2K+ → 1K+
    • Tested up to 5.1.27 → 5.1.28

Versions in use

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

  • v4.285%
  • v1.15.6%
  • Other9.7%

Rating trend

4.7★★★★★24 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
4.2.0
Requires WordPress
4.7
Tested up to
5.1.28
Requires PHP
7.1
First released
Dec 2, 2012
Last updated
Mar 31, 2019
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about WP Session Manager

How many websites use WP Session Manager?

WP Session Manager is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,084 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has WP Session Manager been downloaded?

78,055 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 19 times. See download stats

When was WP Session Manager last updated?

Version 4.2.0 came out on Mar 31, 2019 (7 years ago). See every release

Is WP Session Manager compatible with the latest WordPress?

WP Session Manager’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.1.28, 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.

Does WP Session Manager have known security vulnerabilities?

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

Is WP Session Manager still maintained?

Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does WP Session Manager have?

4.7 out of 5 from 24 reviews on WordPress.org. 92% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to WP Session Manager?

The plugins most like WP Session Manager, by the tags they share, are One Active session (20+), Course Session For Sensei (10+) and WP Database Session Handler (10+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.7

★★★★★

24 reviews

  • 5 stars: 22 reviews, 92%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 2 reviews, 8%
Positive
92%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
8%1–2★
  • About 8 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.8.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 11 five-star reviews to balance out.

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WP Session Manager
Estimated installs≈ 1,690
Reported installs1K+
Rating4.7
Reviews24
Total downloads78.1K
AuthorEric Mann
First releasedDec 2, 2012
Version4.2.0
Requires WP4.7
Requires PHP7.1
Last updatedMar 31, 2019

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