Active installs
50+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#20912
Peak #20186
Downloads / day
2
prev 1
Downloads (7d)
22
All-time downloads
3.9K
Days tracked
84
1 day▲ 133
7 days▲ 3
30 days▼ 44
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Fake Login Area currently ranks #20912 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #20186, first reached on Jul 24, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 50+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 3 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 22% versus the month before (2/day).
- The latest release, v1.05, shipped on Dec 8, 2016 (3,601 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #20912 |
| 2026-09-30 | #21026 |
| 2026-08-31 | #20559 |
| 2026-07-31 | #20560 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 50 |
| 2026-09-30 | 50 |
| 2026-08-31 | 50 |
| 2026-07-31 | 50 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-06 | 2 |
| 2026-09-30 | 4 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3 |
| 2026-06-27 | 1 |
| 2026-05-30 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-27 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Dave McHale |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.05 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2016-12-08 |
| Added to directory | 2015-05-11 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.6+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Allows you to display a user login form to nowhere.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Fake Login Area?
WordPress.org reports 50+ active installs.
How popular is Fake Login Area?
As of October 18, 2026, Fake Login Area ranks #20912 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #20186.
When was Fake Login Area last updated?
Fake Login Area was last updated on December 8, 2016 (version 1.05). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Fake Login Area?
Fake Login Area is developed by Dave McHale. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2015.
