Active installs
70+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#18364
Peak #17843
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
2.7K
Days tracked
20
1 day▲ 74
7 days▼ 140
30 days—
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Masquerade currently ranks #18364 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #17843, first reached on Jul 24, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.01, shipped on Jun 18, 2012 (5,167 days ago) — release #3 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | jrking4 |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.01 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2012-06-18 |
| Added to directory | 2012-06-18 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.8+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Adds a link to users.php that allows an administrator to login as that user without knowing the password.
Frequently asked questions
Is Masquerade a free plugin?
Yes — Masquerade is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Masquerade?
WordPress.org reports 70+ active installs.
How popular is Masquerade?
As of August 11, 2026, Masquerade ranks #18364 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #17843.
When was Masquerade last updated?
Masquerade was last updated on June 18, 2012 (version 1.01). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Masquerade?
Masquerade is developed by jrking4. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2012.
