Active installs
30K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#978
Peak #977
Downloads / day
8,181
prev 231
Downloads (7d)
9,288
All-time downloads
1.1M
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Password Protect WordPress Lite currently ranks #978 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #977, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- It is averaging 532 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v1.9.21, shipped on Aug 7, 2026 (today) — release #43 since the plugin joined the directory in 2018.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | WP Folio Team |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.9.21 |
| Versions released | 43 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-07 |
| Added to directory | 2018-07-10 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Password protect WordPress pages and posts by user roles or with multiple passwords; protect your entire website with a single password.
Frequently asked questions
Is Password Protect WordPress Lite a free plugin?
Yes — Password Protect WordPress Lite is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Password Protect WordPress Lite?
WordPress.org reports 30K+ active installs.
How popular is Password Protect WordPress Lite?
As of August 8, 2026, Password Protect WordPress Lite ranks #978 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #977.
When was Password Protect WordPress Lite last updated?
Password Protect WordPress Lite was last updated on August 7, 2026 (version 1.9.21). It has shipped 43 releases in total.
Who makes Password Protect WordPress Lite?
Password Protect WordPress Lite is developed by WP Folio Team. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2018.
