# Brilliant Easy Exclude Posts

> Brilliant Easy Exclude Posts has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 73 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Brilliant Easy Exclude Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**So, you want to hide one or more of your WordPress posts, so that only people who have the direct link can find them?**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 5,124
- **Downloads (30 days):** 73 (+30.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** May 21, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.7.41
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** bgentry (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bgentry/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/brilliant-easy-exclude-posts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [hidden posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hidden-posts/) | #3 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| hidden posts | >100 | 4,330 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Hide from Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mpress-hide-from-search/) | 3K+ | 4.4/5 (17) | Mar 3, 2026 | 42/100 |
| 2 | [Secret Content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/secret-content/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 1, 2012 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brilliant Easy Exclude Posts free?
Yes. Brilliant Easy Exclude Posts is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Brilliant Easy Exclude Posts safe to use in 2026?
Brilliant Easy Exclude Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Brilliant Easy Exclude Posts?
Brilliant Easy Exclude Posts is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,124 times since it launched in March 2014. It was downloaded 73 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Brilliant Easy Exclude Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Brilliant Easy Exclude Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Brilliant Easy Exclude Posts last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on May 21, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Brilliant Easy Exclude Posts?
Brilliant Easy Exclude Posts is developed and maintained by bgentry.

### What are the best alternatives to Brilliant Easy Exclude Posts?
The most popular alternatives to Brilliant Easy Exclude Posts are Hide from Search (3K+ installs) and Secret Content (100+ installs).


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