Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Password Protect WordPress Lite currently ranks #982 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #973, first reached on Aug 18, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 30K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 1,652 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 17% versus the month before (1,408/day).
- The latest release, v1.9.26, shipped on Oct 1, 2026 (17 days ago) — release #48 since the plugin joined the directory in 2018.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #982 |
| 2026-09-30 | #978 |
| 2026-08-31 | #983 |
| 2026-07-31 | #979 |
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 | 30,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 30,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 30,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 30,000 |
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 | 291 |
| 2026-09-30 | 419 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,086 |
| 2026-07-31 | 198 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | WP Folio Team |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.9.26 |
| Versions released | 48 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-01 |
| Added to directory | 2018-07-10 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Password protect WordPress pages and posts by user roles or with multiple passwords; protect your entire website with a single password.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Password Protect WordPress Lite?
WordPress.org reports 30K+ active installs.
How popular is Password Protect WordPress Lite?
As of October 18, 2026, Password Protect WordPress Lite ranks #982 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #973.
When was Password Protect WordPress Lite last updated?
Password Protect WordPress Lite was last updated on October 1, 2026 (version 1.9.26). It has shipped 48 releases in total.
Who makes Password Protect WordPress Lite?
Password Protect WordPress Lite is developed by WP Folio Team. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2018.
