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Master Post Password

by Scott Reilly

5★ (4 ratings)  ·  Current rank #20610

Active installs
50+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#20610
Peak #19306
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
All-time downloads
8K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • Master Post Password currently ranks #20610 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • Its best position in our tracking is #19306, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
  • The latest release, v1.4, shipped on Apr 25, 2025 (470 days ago) — release #18 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.

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Details

AuthorScott Reilly
Current version1.4
Versions released18
Last updated2025-04-25
Added to directory2013-11-26
Requires WordPress4.7+
Requires PHP
First tracked here2026-08-06
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Description

Define a master post password that works for all passworded posts, while permitting the original post passwords to also work.

Frequently asked questions

Is Master Post Password a free plugin?

Yes — Master Post Password is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.

How many websites use Master Post Password?

WordPress.org reports 50+ active installs.

How popular is Master Post Password?

As of August 8, 2026, Master Post Password ranks #20610 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #19306.

When was Master Post Password last updated?

Master Post Password was last updated on April 25, 2025 (version 1.4). It has shipped 18 releases in total.

Who makes Master Post Password?

Master Post Password is developed by Scott Reilly. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2013.