Active installs
50+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#20124
Peak #20012
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
3.1K
Days tracked
3
1 day▼ 73
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Private by Default currently ranks #20124 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #20012, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0, shipped on Sep 7, 2015 (3,988 days ago).
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | anttti |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0 |
| Versions released | — |
| Last updated | 2015-09-07 |
| Added to directory | 2015-09-07 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
When creating new posts or pages (of regular WordPress types or custom post types), this plugin makes them private by default.
Frequently asked questions
Is Private by Default a free plugin?
Yes — Private by Default is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Private by Default?
WordPress.org reports 50+ active installs.
How popular is Private by Default?
As of August 8, 2026, Private by Default ranks #20124 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #20012.
When was Private by Default last updated?
Private by Default was last updated on September 7, 2015 (version 1.0).
Who makes Private by Default?
Private by Default is developed by anttti. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2015.
