# OpenPGP Form Encryption for WordPress

> OpenPGP Form Encryption for WordP… has 30+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 212 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** OpenPGP Form Encryption for Wor… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**OpenPGP public key encryption for any textarea with a shortcode button.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 6,832
- **Downloads (30 days):** 212 (+3.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.5.1
- **Last updated:** Apr 17, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** arnesonium (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/arnesonium/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/openpgp-form-encryption/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [encryption](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/encryption/) | #10 | 33 |
| [forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/forms/) | >100 | 639 |
| [gnupg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gnupg/) | #2 | 2 |
| [openpgp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/openpgp/) | #2 | 4 |
| [pgp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pgp/) | #4 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| encryption | >100 | 1,157 |
| forms | >100 | 10,000 |
| gnupg | #4 | 6 |
| openpgp | #6 | 9 |
| pgp | #11 | 18 |

## Version adoption

- 1.5: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Email Address Encoder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-address-encoder/) | 100K+ | 4.2/5 (160) | Apr 12, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 2 | [WP PGP Encrypted Emails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-pgp-encrypted-emails/) | 400+ | 4.6/5 (16) | May 25, 2021 | 37/100 |
| 3 | [WP Hashed IDs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-hashed-ids/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Jul 17, 2016 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [wp2pgpmail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp2pgpmail/) | 80+ | 4.4/5 (5) | Sep 10, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 5 | [Semisecure Login Reimagined](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/semisecure-login-reimagined/) | 70+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 15, 2011 | 32/100 |
| 6 | [JavaScript Obfuscator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/javascript-obfuscator/) | 50+ | 3/5 (2) | May 23, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 7 | [WP jCryption Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-jcryption/) | 50+ | 4.7/5 (3) | May 16, 2015 | 31/100 |
| 8 | [PGP Key Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pgp-key-generator/) | 50+ | 4/5 (4) | Sep 10, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 9 | [Secure Encrypted Form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/secure-encrypted-form/) | 40+ | 5/5 (4) | Oct 5, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 11 | [Init Content Protector – Anti-Copy, Anti-Scrape, Encrypt-All](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/init-content-protector/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 26, 2026 | 74/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenPGP Form Encryption for Wor… free?
Yes. OpenPGP Form Encryption for Wor… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is OpenPGP Form Encryption for Wor… safe to use in 2026?
OpenPGP Form Encryption for Wor… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use OpenPGP Form Encryption for Wor…?
OpenPGP Form Encryption for Wor… is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,832 times since it launched in December 2014. It was downloaded 212 times in the last 30 days.

### Does OpenPGP Form Encryption for Wor… work with WordPress 7.1?
OpenPGP Form Encryption for Wor… is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was OpenPGP Form Encryption for Wor… last updated?
The latest version, 1.5.1, was released on April 17, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes OpenPGP Form Encryption for Wor…?
OpenPGP Form Encryption for Wor… is developed and maintained by arnesonium.

### What are the best alternatives to OpenPGP Form Encryption for Wor…?
The most popular alternatives to OpenPGP Form Encryption for Wor… are Email Address Encoder (100K+ installs), WP PGP Encrypted Emails (400+ installs) and WP Hashed IDs (100+ installs).


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