Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Protect WP Admin currently ranks #1730 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1708, first reached on Aug 25, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 35 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 4% versus the month before (33/day).
- The latest release, v4.2, shipped on Feb 5, 2026 (254 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #1730 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1722 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1714 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1714 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
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 | 35 |
| 2026-09-30 | 39 |
| 2026-08-31 | 41 |
| 2026-07-31 | 30 |
| 2026-06-30 | 34 |
| 2026-05-31 | 25 |
| 2026-04-30 | 26 |
| 2026-03-31 | 48 |
| 2026-02-28 | 46 |
| 2026-01-31 | 30 |
| 2025-12-31 | 20 |
| 2025-11-30 | 32 |
| 2025-10-31 | 47 |
| 2025-09-30 | 40 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | WP-EXPERTS.IN |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.2 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-05 |
| Added to directory | 2014-10-20 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Protect your WP site by changing the default wp-admin URL and customizing the login page for enhanced security.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Protect WP Admin?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Protect WP Admin?
As of October 17, 2026, Protect WP Admin ranks #1730 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1708.
When was Protect WP Admin last updated?
Protect WP Admin was last updated on February 5, 2026 (version 4.2). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Protect WP Admin?
Protect WP Admin is developed by WP-EXPERTS.IN. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2014.
