Active installs
10+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#40204
Peak #36808
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
1.7K
Days tracked
3
1 day▼ 3396
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Forbidden Author Words currently ranks #40204 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #36808, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.0.0, shipped on Jan 5, 2021 (2,041 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
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Details
| Author | Yogesh Pawar |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0.0 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2021-01-05 |
| Added to directory | 2016-06-17 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Use this plugin to restrict Authors to use of some words that should not used.
Frequently asked questions
Is Forbidden Author Words a free plugin?
Yes — Forbidden Author Words is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Forbidden Author Words?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is Forbidden Author Words?
As of August 8, 2026, Forbidden Author Words ranks #40204 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #36808.
When was Forbidden Author Words last updated?
Forbidden Author Words was last updated on January 5, 2021 (version 2.0.0). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes Forbidden Author Words?
Forbidden Author Words is developed by Yogesh Pawar. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2016.
