# Mandate App Security

> Mandate App Security has <10 active installs and 67 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 49/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Mandate App Security works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

**WordPress Application Passwords carry the full access of their user. Mandate App Security adds per-credential policies to limit what each one may do.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 339
- **Downloads (30 days):** 67 (+63.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 49/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 0.5.1
- **Last updated:** Jun 12, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 7.0+, PHP 8.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Paul (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/paultgoodchild/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/mandate-app-security/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [access-control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/access-control/) | #97 | 115 |
| [application-passwords](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/application-passwords/) | #7 | 8 |
| [capabilities](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/capabilities/) | #46 | 46 |
| [rest-api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rest-api/) | >100 | 357 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,616 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| access-control | >100 | 7,026 |
| application-passwords | >100 | 1,414 |
| capabilities | >100 | 7,883 |
| rest-api | >100 | 7,658 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [PublishPress Capabilities: User Role Access Control, Admin Area Permissions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/capability-manager-enhanced/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (143) | Sep 22, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 2 | [Restrict User Access – Ultimate Membership & Content Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/restrict-user-access/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (94) | Aug 27, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 3 | [PublishPress Permissions: Access Control, Content Permissions, User Access](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/press-permit-core/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (66) | Sep 21, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 4 | [Groups – Memberships and Access Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/groups/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (382) | Sep 24, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 5 | [SureMembers – Membership & Content Restriction Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/suremembers-core/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 8, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 6 | [Quick Download Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quick-download-button/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (12) | May 6, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 7 | [SimpleShop](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simpleshop-cz/) | 1K+ | — | Aug 25, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 8 | [Menu By User Roles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/menu-by-user-roles/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 2, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 9 | [Groups 404 Redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/groups-404-redirect/) | 1K+ | 4.6/5 (10) | Sep 25, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 10 | [Geo Blocker – Control Site Access by Region and IP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/geo-blocker/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | May 18, 2025 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mandate App Security free?
Yes. Mandate App Security is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Mandate App Security safe to use in 2026?
Mandate App Security works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Mandate App Security?
Mandate App Security is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 339 times since it launched in May 2026. It was downloaded 67 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Mandate App Security work with WordPress 7.1?
Mandate App Security is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Mandate App Security need?
Mandate App Security requires PHP 8.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Mandate App Security last updated?
The latest version, 0.5.1, was released on June 12, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes Mandate App Security?
Mandate App Security is developed and maintained by Paul.

### What are the best alternatives to Mandate App Security?
The most popular alternatives to Mandate App Security are PublishPress Capabilities:… (100K+ installs), Restrict User Access (10K+ installs) and PublishPress Permissions: A… (10K+ installs).


---
Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mandate-app-security/ · Generated 2026-10-07 16:03 UTC by PageForge