Replace Protected Password
This plugin allows you to update the password for the post or page at a time.
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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.
- Small user base (600+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.1 (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 Replace Protected Password stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| page | >100 |
| password | >100 |
| post | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Replace Protected Password
From the official readme · v1.0.3Description
This plugin allows you to update the password for the post or page at a time.
Manage your protected passwords easier.
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Installation
- Upload the replace-protected-password directory to the plugins directory.
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- You will find ‘Replace Protected Password’ within the admin bar while logged in.
Changelog
1.0.3
- Bug fix
- Fix syntax error
1.0.2
- Japanese support
1.0.0
- Initial Public Release
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FAQ
Replace Protected Password: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
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 4,806 times since it launched in October 2016. It was downloaded 101 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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