DFX Random User IDs
by David Marín Carreño (DaveFX) · Security
Also makes 2 other plugins · 500+ installs across the portfolio →
This WordPress plugin randomizes the user_id for the user created on WordPress setup, removing one potential attack factor from the site.
83 health vs 64 average across 997 Security plugins
Directory ranking optimization
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Well optimized
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Since 2022-10-05 · 1,427 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peaks are release surges
113
now · peak 348
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Occasionally updatedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
2
releases in the last 12 months
3mo ago
latest release · v20260601
9
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 47% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “200+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Refined from the date this plugin crossed into its current band.
Install history · since 2021-05-07 · 1,382 observations
Estimated value
What this plugin might earn a year, and what it might sell for. Modeled from public signals; we don't see anyone's books.
Est. annual revenue
Est. acquisition value
No paid tier is visible, so we don't put a figure on revenue or sale value: that would be guessing. The install base is a real asset to an acquirer, just not one public data lets us price. A small install base leaves thin data to model from.
Details
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ seekbeacon2.7y ago
Very useful plugin, but would be much better if setting the desired ID number range was integrated into plugin as a setting rather than relying on a code snippet.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ cubeplanet4.1y ago
I love this plugin. It easily solved a couple problems I was grappling with. It seems like such a simple concept that I’m pretty surprised more developers haven’t come up with something similar. Would very much appreciate seeing confirmation that this plugin is up to date for the latest WordPress versions.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ davidom25135.4y ago
Hopefully its updated and maintanied
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ gr19rute5.4y ago
No Login possible with a new user. Hands off.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Thane7.6y ago
Well built and does its job. Easy to customize for shorter ID’s (16 digits was too much for my use, lol). Really a great addition to the WP repo, top-notch, my thanks to the dev! Saved me a nice chunk of time finishing this project 🙂
Read on wp.org ↗
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 5 languages, 5 at 90% or more
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-06-27 300+ → 200+ down after 2 days in tier
- 2026-06-25 200+ → 300+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2026-06-24 300+ → 200+ down after 572 days in tier
- 2024-11-29 400+ → 300+ down
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth 3M+ installs · 3.8★ · 1 shared tag A
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Limit Login Attempts Security – Login Security, 2FA, Firewall, Brute Force Prevention 1M+ installs · 4.8★ · 1 shared tag A -
Loginizer 1M+ installs · 4.8★ · 1 shared tag A
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