WPEPP – Essential Security, Password Protect & Login Page Customizer
by Noor Alam · Blocks
Also makes 16 other plugins · 20.4K+ installs across the portfolio →
Essential security: password protection, AI crawler blocking, login limits, country restrictions, CPU monitoring & live-preview login customizer.
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Health
B 83/100
no flags
Active installs
3K+
≈3.4K estimated
Momentum
+66%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “limit login attempts” for “cpu”. “limit login attempts” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #22. “cpu” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
83 health vs 71 average across 2,527 Blocks plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →3.0%
of downloads still active
At least 3K of 99.7K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Blocks plugin keeps 2.1%, across 1,579 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Blocks plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 2 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 24 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.1★ over 19 reviews, smoothed to 4.10★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
2 of 2 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
39
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.2
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
22%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.1
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| password protected your tag | #4 | #7 | 0 |
| login page customizer | #6 | #12 | 0 |
| protect login page | #7 | #15 | 0 |
| country restrictions | #6 | #13 | 0 |
| cpu | #6 | #11 | down 1 |
| password protect | #8 | #16 | down 1 |
| lost password block | #3 | #8 | 0 |
| login customizer your tag | #8 | #14 | 0 |
| essential security your tag | #9 | #13 | 0 |
| password | #9 | #12 | up 1 |
| essential | #10 | #12 | down 1 |
| protect login | #10 | #17 | 0 |
| block ai crawlers your tag | #10 | #13 | 0 |
| password protected posts | #4 | #8 | 0 |
| password protected content | #5 | #10 | 0 |
| password protection | #12 | #19 | up 1 |
| password protected pages | #6 | #13 | 0 |
| protected page | #7 | #13 | 0 |
| password protect page | #7 | #16 | up 1 |
| password protect post | #7 | #16 | — |
265 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 222 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).
What to do about it
- Swap “limit login attempts” for “cpu”. “limit login attempts” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #22. “cpu” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,490 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 9.6K · peaks are release surges
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
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
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
1mo ago
latest release · v2.0.7 · 25 Sep 2026
5
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 58% 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 “3K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 13 months ago; the previous band took 2.6 years to cross, which places it about 40% of the way through.
Install history since 25 Feb 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ basedgaud6mo ago
This plugin was okay at 1.3.7. The interface was outdated but it served its purpose of customizing the password protected page. At 2.0.0/2.0.1 the interface improved and the app was actually fine, but they introduced the pro version with added features. not even a month after the 2.0.0 upgrade the 2.0.2 update has locked nearly everything under pro including customizing the password protected page. At this point the whole app should be paid because nothing in the free version is useful. Save your time with a more honest plugin developer or do not update past 2.0.1.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ luke3317mo ago
The original purpose of the plugin is now behind a Pro subscription and unnecessary functions were added. The developer went crazy with the Vibe Coding.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ paterick2.3y ago
Great Plugin! Exactly what I’m looking for!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ alexdo3.2y ago
I really like the simplicity of this plugin. I think they could make it better by adding an additional css section under the “social setup”. They have 4 prebuilt template designs to choose from.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ ponxho3.3y ago
I just need to change the password protect page, and instantly did it!, i just twicht 2 or 3 things, and thats all. Good Job, and thanks for the free solution! =)
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ svetac453.5y ago
Great plugin for elementor, I love it This topic was modified 3 years, 2 months ago by svetac45.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ etpsoft3.5y ago
Exactly what I was looking for: simple and very effective!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ praveenb3.6y ago
Thanks for the theme
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 2.0.5 Added Country Restriction — block or allow visitors by country (Cloudflare header + ipapi.co fallback, free cap 2 countries, Pro unlimited) Fixed CSS injection vulnerability — sanitized gradient, shadow, position/size, a 2.0.5
- — Version 2.0.4 Fixed database table update issue Added news style 2.0.4
- — Version 2.0.3 Fixed custom css issue. Redesigned and updated the majority of templates. Added inline wrong-password error for post/page password forms — no page reload required Added inline wrong-password error for site-wide password 2.0.3
- — Version 2.0.2 Added modern Full Width (Pro) layout for password-protected forms — dark gradient background, glassmorphism card, and blue submit button Improved password-protected form now displays correctly out of the box even before 2.0.2
- — Version 2.0.1 Added CPU Monitor — real-time CPU usage, memory stats, load average, and system health overview Added Slow Query Logger — logs queries exceeding a configurable threshold with SAVEQUERIES toggle Added Cron Jobs Manager — 2.0.1
- — Version 2.0.0 Complete rebuild with React-powered admin dashboard Added real-time live preview for all form and login page styling Added login page customizer (background, logo, form, fields, buttons, links, errors) Added register pag 2.0.0
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 5 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (2.0.7). Sites still on an older version should update.
- 2022-12-16 Missing Authorization Affects <= 1.2.3 Patched in 1.2.4
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 1 language, 0 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
7 of 8 pass · checked 31 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ! Says what it does Short description names no action; say what the plugin does for the site.
- ✓ Has a FAQ 14 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 14 of 14 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("perfect for", "built for").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Gutenberg, REST API, Instagram, Facebook and 4 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 19 headings and 24 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 13,569 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2025-10-18 2K+ → 3K+ up after 956 days in tier
- 2023-03-07 1K+ → 2K+ up after 630 days in tier
- 2021-06-15 900+ → 1K+ up after 15 days in tier
- 2021-05-31 1K+ → 900+ down after 41 days in tier
- 2021-04-20 900+ → 1K+ up after 21 days in tier
- 2021-03-30 1K+ → 900+ down after 190 days in tier
- 2020-09-21 600+ → 1K+ up after 340 days in tier
- 2019-10-17 400+ → 600+ up after 157 days in tier
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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Authlify – Custom Login URL, Login Security, 2FA & Login Page Designer 30+ installs · 3.7★ · 2 shared tags B -
LoginGlow — installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags -
Branexa – White Label, Custom Login & Branding — installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags -
Witen Blocker – Block AI Crawlers, Limit Login Attempts & 2FA — installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags -
Multilogin – Hide Login URL, Secure & Customize WordPress Login — installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags -
LoginPress | wp-login Custom Login Page Customizer 200K+ installs · 4.8★ · 1 shared tag A
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