Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Authorizer currently ranks #2857 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Active installs grew from 5K+ when we started tracking it in July 2026 to 6K+ today — it crossed the 6K+ mark around September 2026.
- It is averaging 206 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 35% versus the month before (318/day).
- The latest release, v3.16.0, shipped on Sep 21, 2026 (26 days ago) — release #127 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #2857 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2953 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3029 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3097 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 6,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 6,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 5,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 5,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 104 |
| 2026-09-30 | 157 |
| 2026-08-31 | 211 |
| 2026-07-31 | 87 |
| 2026-06-30 | 150 |
| 2026-05-31 | 38 |
| 2026-04-30 | 34 |
| 2026-03-31 | 38 |
| 2026-02-28 | 16 |
| 2026-01-31 | 10 |
| 2025-12-31 | 43 |
| 2025-11-30 | 53 |
| 2025-10-31 | 20 |
| 2025-09-30 | 18 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Paul Ryan |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.16.0 |
| Versions released | 127 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-21 |
| Added to directory | 2015-04-01 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.1+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Authorizer limits login attempts, restricts access to specific users, and authenticates against external sources (OAuth2, Google, LDAP, or CAS).
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Authorizer?
WordPress.org reports 6K+ active installs.
How popular is Authorizer?
As of October 17, 2026, Authorizer ranks #2857 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Authorizer last updated?
Authorizer was last updated on September 21, 2026 (version 3.16.0). It has shipped 127 releases in total.
Who makes Authorizer?
Authorizer is developed by Paul Ryan. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2015.
