Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- User Access Shortcodes currently ranks #5485 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #5471, first reached on Oct 13, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 1K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 9 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 19% versus the month before (8/day).
- The latest release, v2.3, shipped on Jan 29, 2026 (262 days ago) — release #10 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #5485 |
| 2026-09-30 | #5505 |
| 2026-08-31 | #5569 |
| 2026-07-31 | #5543 |
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 | 1,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 10 |
| 2026-09-30 | 6 |
| 2026-08-31 | 7 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3 |
| 2026-06-30 | 3 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | 4 |
| 2026-01-31 | 4 |
| 2025-12-31 | 4 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3 |
| 2025-09-30 | 4 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | WP Darko |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.3 |
| Versions released | 10 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-29 |
| Added to directory | 2014-11-22 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.6+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
The simplest way of controlling who sees what in your posts/pages. Restrict content to logged in users only (or guests, or by roles) with simple short …
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use User Access Shortcodes?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is User Access Shortcodes?
As of October 18, 2026, User Access Shortcodes ranks #5485 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #5471.
When was User Access Shortcodes last updated?
User Access Shortcodes was last updated on January 29, 2026 (version 2.3). It has shipped 10 releases in total.
Who makes User Access Shortcodes?
User Access Shortcodes is developed by WP Darko. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2014.
