Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Hide and Catch Email currently ranks #39595 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #34509, first reached on Sep 4, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v0.4, shipped on Dec 17, 2014 (4,322 days ago) — release #5 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #39595 |
| 2026-09-30 | #47175 |
| 2026-08-31 | #43560 |
| 2026-07-30 | #41252 |
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 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10 |
| 2026-07-30 | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 3 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 4 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-28 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-28 | 1 |
| 2025-09-29 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Austin |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.4 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2014-12-17 |
| Added to directory | 2010-09-01 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Adds a metabox to post/page and allows you to hide the content, and show only on form submission.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Hide and Catch Email?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is Hide and Catch Email?
As of October 16, 2026, Hide and Catch Email ranks #39595 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #34509.
When was Hide and Catch Email last updated?
Hide and Catch Email was last updated on December 17, 2014 (version 0.4). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes Hide and Catch Email?
Hide and Catch Email is developed by Austin. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2010.
