Active installs
1K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#5460
Peak #5460
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
23.6K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Protect the Children! currently ranks #5460 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.5.2, shipped on Feb 17, 2026 (171 days ago) — release #28 since the plugin joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
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Details
| Author | Matt Miller |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.5.2 |
| Versions released | 28 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-17 |
| Added to directory | 2017-07-24 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 8.1+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Easily password protect the child pages/posts of a post/page that is password protected.
Frequently asked questions
Is Protect the Children! a free plugin?
Yes — Protect the Children! is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Protect the Children!?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Protect the Children!?
As of August 7, 2026, Protect the Children! ranks #5460 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Protect the Children! last updated?
Protect the Children! was last updated on February 17, 2026 (version 1.5.2). It has shipped 28 releases in total.
Who makes Protect the Children!?
Protect the Children! is developed by Matt Miller. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2017.
