Active installs
30+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#23038
Peak #23038
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All-time downloads
2.5K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Shield currently ranks #23038 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.6, shipped on Dec 6, 2023 (975 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2019.
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Details
| Author | drupalmatts |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.6 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2023-12-06 |
| Added to directory | 2019-11-24 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
This plugin will allow you to secure your development, staging and UAT environments with an http authentication block that can be controlled in admin …
Frequently asked questions
Is WP Shield a free plugin?
Yes — WP Shield is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use WP Shield?
WordPress.org reports 30+ active installs.
How popular is WP Shield?
As of August 7, 2026, WP Shield ranks #23038 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was WP Shield last updated?
WP Shield was last updated on December 6, 2023 (version 1.6). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes WP Shield?
WP Shield is developed by drupalmatts. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2019.
