Active installs
300K+
0.1% of tracked installs
Rank
#191
Peak #191
Downloads / day
7,230
prev 3,169
Downloads (7d)
26,775
All-time downloads
7.7M
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Password Protected currently ranks #191 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 9,970 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v2.8.4, shipped on Jul 30, 2026 (8 days ago) — release #63 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
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Details
| Author | Saad Iqbal |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.8.4 |
| Versions released | 63 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-30 |
| Added to directory | 2012-02-02 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.9.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Protect your WordPress site, pages, posts, WooCommerce products, and categories with single or multiple passwords.
Frequently asked questions
Is Password Protected a free plugin?
Yes — Password Protected is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Password Protected?
WordPress.org reports 300K+ active installs.
How popular is Password Protected?
As of August 7, 2026, Password Protected ranks #191 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Password Protected last updated?
Password Protected was last updated on July 30, 2026 (version 2.8.4). It has shipped 63 releases in total.
Who makes Password Protected?
Password Protected is developed by Saad Iqbal. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2012.
