PrivatePost
New Features: * 1.5 – Allows all users who are logged in to see all Private posts * show_private_posts() is now a widget * Merged with Partial Private Post (See below)
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PrivatePost shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 16 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 2.5 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where PrivatePost stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| access | >100 |
| posts | >100 |
| private | >100 |
| private post | >100 |
| restrict | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About PrivatePost
From the official readme · v1.7Description
New Features:
* 1.5 – Allows all users who are logged in to see all Private posts
* show_private_posts() is now a widget
* Merged with Partial Private Post (See below)
This plugin is a full featured private post management interface. It allows you to manage all private post’s publishing status via the “Manage” admin menu. It also provides the function “show_private_posts()” which can be used on the main page to list recent private posts (This can be used as either a function call or a widget). It uses the option ‘posts_per_page’ to determine how many recent private posts to display.
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Installation
- Upload privatepost.php to your ‘wordpress/wp-content/plugins’
- Enable the plugin in your admin section
- Go to ‘Options > PrivatePost’ and select the category which contains your “Private Posts” (Optional)
- Set your “Private” indicator (Can be txt or image)
- Set your Private RSS feed (This is updated anytime a post is made public). Make sure it is writable by your server.
- Add it to your sidebar
That’s it you’re done!
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FAQ
PrivatePost: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is PrivatePost free?
Yes. PrivatePost is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is PrivatePost safe to use in 2026?
PrivatePost shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use PrivatePost?
PrivatePost is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,743 times since it launched in September 2007. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.
Does PrivatePost work with WordPress 7.1?
PrivatePost is officially tested up to WordPress 2.5, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was PrivatePost last updated?
The latest version, 1.7, was released on September 13, 2010 (16 years ago).
Who makes PrivatePost?
PrivatePost is developed and maintained by blackc2004.
What are the best alternatives to PrivatePost?
The most popular alternatives to PrivatePost are Loginizer (1M+ installs), User Role Editor (700K+ installs) and Members (300K+ installs).
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