# Replace Protected Password

> Replace Protected Password has 600+ active installs and 106 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 27/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Replace Protected Password shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 600+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

**This plugin allows you to update the password for the post or page at a time.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 600+
- **Total downloads:** 4,817
- **Downloads (30 days):** 106 (+21.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 27/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** Nov 18, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.1.14
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Ko Takagi (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ko31/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/replace-protected-password/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page/) | #66 | 491 |
| [password](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/password/) | #18 | 156 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,202 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| page | >100 | 10,000 |
| password | >100 | 6,023 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Post Type Switcher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-type-switcher/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (253) | Mar 24, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 2 | [Simple Page Ordering](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-page-ordering/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (131) | Sep 24, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 3 | [Page Links To](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/page-links-to/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (157) | Apr 4, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 4 | [Display Posts – Easy lists, grids, navigation, and more](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-posts-shortcode/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (164) | Oct 14, 2024 | 51/100 |
| 5 | [Fast Page & Post Duplicator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/page-or-post-clone/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Mar 6, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 6 | [Pages with category and tag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pages-with-category-and-tag/) | 50K+ | 4.8/5 (28) | Aug 13, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 7 | [Reveal IDs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/reveal-ids-for-wp-admin-25/) | 40K+ | 5/5 (61) | Aug 15, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 8 | [VK Link Target Controller](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vk-link-target-controller/) | 30K+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 24, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 9 | [WP Admin UI Customize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-admin-ui-customize/) | 30K+ | 4.6/5 (59) | Nov 20, 2024 | 49/100 |
| 10 | [WP-Paginate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-paginate/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (107) | May 21, 2026 | 73/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Replace Protected Password free?
Yes. Replace Protected Password is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Replace Protected Password safe to use in 2026?
Replace Protected Password shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 600+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Replace Protected Password?
Replace Protected Password is active on 600+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,817 times since it launched in October 2016. It was downloaded 106 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Replace Protected Password work with WordPress 7.1?
Replace Protected Password is officially tested up to WordPress 6.1.14, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Replace Protected Password last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on November 18, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Replace Protected Password?
Replace Protected Password is developed and maintained by Ko Takagi.

### What are the best alternatives to Replace Protected Password?
The most popular alternatives to Replace Protected Password are Post Type Switcher (200K+ installs), Simple Page Ordering (100K+ installs) and Page Links To (100K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/replace-protected-password/ · Generated 2026-10-04 06:29 UTC by PageForge
