Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Controlled Admin Access currently ranks #1767 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1762, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 74 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 70% versus the month before (244/day).
- The latest release, v2.1.3, shipped on Aug 20, 2026 (57 days ago) — release #58 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1767 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1770 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1768 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1765 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 56 |
| 2026-09-30 | 84 |
| 2026-08-31 | 204 |
| 2026-07-31 | 36 |
| 2026-06-30 | 38 |
| 2026-05-31 | 16 |
| 2026-04-30 | 43 |
| 2026-03-31 | 44 |
| 2026-02-28 | 24 |
| 2026-01-31 | 33 |
| 2025-12-31 | 67 |
| 2025-11-30 | 24 |
| 2025-10-31 | 48 |
| 2025-09-30 | 246 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Waseem Senjer |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1.3 |
| Versions released | 58 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-20 |
| Added to directory | 2015-12-06 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Give a temporarily limited admin access to themes designers, plugins developers and support agents.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Controlled Admin Access?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Controlled Admin Access?
As of October 16, 2026, Controlled Admin Access ranks #1767 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1762.
When was Controlled Admin Access last updated?
Controlled Admin Access was last updated on August 20, 2026 (version 2.1.3). It has shipped 58 releases in total.
Who makes Controlled Admin Access?
Controlled Admin Access is developed by Waseem Senjer. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2015.
