wpDefaultPrivate
v1.2.1by koter84 · updated 6 years ago
WordPress plugin to make posts private by default
- Rank
- #72,411
- Down5,869 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.5K
- 1,545 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
wpDefaultPrivate at a glance
wpDefaultPrivate is a WordPress plugin by koter84 with fewer than 10 active installs, the #72,411 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2.1 came out on Jun 25, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.4.25. Among the 91 plugins tagged “private”, it ranks #84. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 14 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats11 downloads · the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | wpDefaultPrivate |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2 · -33.3% in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
Rank over time
#72,411 · down 4,285 in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #72,411 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #66,542 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #68,863 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #52,611 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #54,692 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #54,337 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #61,272 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #62,757 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #70,401 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #62,740 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #71,958 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #67,252 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #68,126 |
Growth %
Average -2.85% a day in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | -50.00% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | +33.33% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -25.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +20.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +100.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -50.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +100.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -33.33% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
See where wpDefaultPrivate ranks in search
Track this plugin to check its position for the searches you choose, daily, with an alert when it moves.
Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #67252 → #54692
- Tested up to 5.4.24 → 5.4.25
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 5.4.25
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 12, 2017
- Last updated
- Jun 25, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about wpDefaultPrivate
How many websites use wpDefaultPrivate?
wpDefaultPrivate is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #72,411 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has wpDefaultPrivate been downloaded?
1,545 times in total since 2017.
When was wpDefaultPrivate last updated?
Version 1.2.1 came out on Jun 25, 2020 (6 years ago).
Is wpDefaultPrivate compatible with the latest WordPress?
wpDefaultPrivate’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 wpDefaultPrivate still maintained?
Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does wpDefaultPrivate have?
No one has reviewed wpDefaultPrivate on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to wpDefaultPrivate?
The plugins most like wpDefaultPrivate, by the tags they share, are Private groups (1K+), Customize Private & Protected (400+) and Private Website (300+). Compare all alternatives
Compare with competitors
Add up to 1 competitor. No account needed.
| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.5K |
| Author | koter84 |
| First released | Jun 12, 2017 |
| Version | 1.2.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 25, 2020 |
Alternatives to wpDefaultPrivate
Compare all alternativesPopular plugins with the same tags, the most in common first.
Private groups
by Robin W
For bbPress - Creates private forum groups
- Rank
- #5,569
- Installs
- 1K+
- 4.9
Customize Private & Protected
by kirkclarke
Remove or change the "Protected:" and "Private:" title prefix. Customize the password form text, button, colors and widgets. Block themes too.
- Rank
- #9,641
- Installs
- 400+
- 4.7

Private Website
by roehler
This plugin requires users to be logged in to view the website. Activate the plugin to enforce login, and deactivate it to remove the restriction.
- Rank
- #11,028
- Installs
- 300+
- 5.0

Wbcom Designs
by wbcomdesigns
Create a private BuddyPress community by restricting access to non-members. Control who sees what with flexible privacy settings.
- Rank
- #10,824
- Installs
- 300+
- 4.9
Show Private
by AMIB
Using this plugin everyone can get access to Private Pages and Attachments knowing their direct link without requiring admin rights.
- Rank
- #14,377
- Installs
- 100+
- 5.0

LH Private BuddyPress
by shawfactor
Protect your BuddyPress Installation from strangers. Only registered users will be allowed to view directory pages, activity and profile pages.
- Rank
- #13,910
- Installs
- 100+
- 5.0
Side by side:wpDefaultPrivate vs Private groupswpDefaultPrivate vs Customize Private & ProtectedwpDefaultPrivate vs Private Website