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Protected Site

by dbhynds

 ·  Current rank #22589

Active installs
40+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#22589
Peak #22566
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
All-time downloads
8.2K
Days tracked
2
1 day▼ 23
7 days
30 days
90 days

Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • Protected Site currently ranks #22589 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • Its best position in our tracking is #22566, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
  • The latest release, v1.0, shipped on Jul 7, 2011 (5,511 days ago).

Ranking history

Active installs

Downloads per day

Details

Authordbhynds
Current version1.0
Versions released
Last updated2011-07-07
Added to directory2011-07-07
Requires WordPress3.1.3+
Requires PHP
First tracked here2026-08-06
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Description

The Protected Site plugin blocks incoming traffic from accessing a blog or a specific blog in a network by requiring visitors to log in to WordPress.

Frequently asked questions

Is Protected Site a free plugin?

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

How many websites use Protected Site?

WordPress.org reports 40+ active installs.

How popular is Protected Site?

As of August 7, 2026, Protected Site ranks #22589 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #22566.

When was Protected Site last updated?

Protected Site was last updated on July 7, 2011 (version 1.0).

Who makes Protected Site?

Protected Site is developed by dbhynds. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2011.