Active installs
40+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#22589
Peak #22566
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
8.2K
Days tracked
2
1 day▼ 23
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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
| Author | dbhynds |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0 |
| Versions released | — |
| Last updated | 2011-07-07 |
| Added to directory | 2011-07-07 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.1.3+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
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.
