Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Password Protected currently ranks #190 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 2,607 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 73% versus the month before (9,562/day).
- The latest release, v2.8.4, shipped on Jul 30, 2026 (32 days ago) — release #63 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #190 |
| 2026-07-31 | #191 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 300,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 300,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-30 | 912 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4,272 |
| 2026-06-30 | 77,049 |
| 2026-05-31 | 760 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3,159 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1,164 |
| 2026-02-28 | 516 |
| 2026-01-31 | 560 |
| 2025-12-31 | 617 |
| 2025-11-30 | 768 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2,242 |
| 2025-09-30 | 6,223 |
| 2025-08-31 | 2,337 |
| 2025-07-31 | 2,121 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1,229 |
| 2025-05-31 | 658 |
| 2025-04-30 | 2,752 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1,528 |
| 2025-02-28 | 1,977 |
| 2025-01-31 | 3,734 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1,005 |
| 2024-11-30 | 2,069 |
| 2024-10-31 | 1,236 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1,926 |
| 2024-08-31 | 2,220 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Saad Iqbal |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.8.4 |
| Versions released | 63 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-30 |
| Added to directory | 2012-02-02 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.9.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Protect your WordPress site, pages, posts, WooCommerce products, and categories with single or multiple passwords.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Password Protected?
WordPress.org reports 300K+ active installs.
How popular is Password Protected?
As of August 31, 2026, Password Protected ranks #190 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Password Protected last updated?
Password Protected was last updated on July 30, 2026 (version 2.8.4). It has shipped 63 releases in total.
Who makes Password Protected?
Password Protected is developed by Saad Iqbal. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2012.
