Zodan Authorized Downloads
v1.2.7by Marten Moolenaar · updated 1 month ago
Protect documents from unauthorized download.
- Rank
- #28,189
- Down189 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 22
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.6K
- 1,590 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Zodan Authorized Downloads at a glance
Zodan Authorized Downloads is a WordPress plugin by Marten Moolenaar with 20+ active installs, the #28,189 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 8% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2.7 came out on Sep 26, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “protected downloads”. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats122 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Zodan Authorized Downloads |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 22 · +15.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 19 |
Rank over time
#28,189 · up 703 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #28,189 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #28,000 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #27,933 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #28,268 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #28,311 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #28,273 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #28,673 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #28,999 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #28,894 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #28,892 |
Growth %
Average +1.13% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +2.38% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +5.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +17.65% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -10.53% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Installs 10+ → 20+
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.7
- Requires WordPress
- 5.5
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 4, 2025
- Last updated
- Sep 26, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Zodan Authorized Downloads
How many websites use Zodan Authorized Downloads?
Zodan Authorized Downloads is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #28,189 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Zodan Authorized Downloads been downloaded?
1,590 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Zodan Authorized Downloads last updated?
Version 1.2.7 came out on Sep 26, 2026 (1 month ago).
Is Zodan Authorized Downloads compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Zodan Authorized Downloads still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Zodan Authorized Downloads have?
No one has reviewed Zodan Authorized Downloads on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Zodan Authorized Downloads?
The plugins most like Zodan Authorized Downloads, by the tags they share, are Download Attachments (8K+), Simple Downloads List (100+) and Simple Download Monitor (20K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 22 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.6K |
| Author | Marten Moolenaar |
| First released | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Version | 1.2.7 |
| Requires WP | 5.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 26, 2026 |
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