Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- New User Approve currently ranks #1357 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Active installs have held steady at 20K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 845 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 312% versus the month before (205/day).
- The latest release, v3.3, shipped on Sep 30, 2026 (16 days ago) — release #88 since the plugin joined the directory in 2008.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1357 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1360 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1366 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1371 |
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 | 20,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20,000 |
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 | 230 |
| 2026-09-30 | 3,920 |
| 2026-08-31 | 332 |
| 2026-07-31 | 92 |
| 2026-06-30 | 127 |
| 2026-05-31 | 118 |
| 2026-04-30 | 146 |
| 2026-03-31 | 240 |
| 2026-02-28 | 95 |
| 2026-01-31 | 155 |
| 2025-12-31 | 243 |
| 2025-11-30 | 365 |
| 2025-10-31 | 142 |
| 2025-09-30 | 708 |
| 2025-08-31 | 334 |
| 2025-07-31 | 286 |
| 2025-06-30 | 112 |
| 2025-05-31 | 77 |
| 2025-04-30 | 206 |
| 2025-03-31 | 522 |
| 2025-02-28 | 117 |
| 2025-01-31 | 407 |
| 2024-12-31 | 103 |
| 2024-11-30 | 95 |
| 2024-10-31 | 84 |
| 2024-09-30 | 128 |
| 2024-08-31 | 91 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Saad Iqbal |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.3 |
| Versions released | 88 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-30 |
| Added to directory | 2008-10-30 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
WordPress user approval plugin to moderate registrations. Approve or deny real users and prevent fake signups to control who registers on site.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use New User Approve?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is New User Approve?
As of October 16, 2026, New User Approve ranks #1357 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was New User Approve last updated?
New User Approve was last updated on September 30, 2026 (version 3.3). It has shipped 88 releases in total.
Who makes New User Approve?
New User Approve is developed by Saad Iqbal. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2008.
