# Secret Posts

> Secret Posts has 10+ active installs and 40 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Secret Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Adds a meta box to the post editing page with two options: number of views remaining, and the date to automatically expire access.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,566
- **Downloads (30 days):** 40 (+42.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 21, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.2.39
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Scott Grant (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sgrant/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/secret-posts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [hide](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hide/) | >100 | 188 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,117 |
| [private](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/private/) | #57 | 86 |
| [secret posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/secret-posts/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| hide | >100 | 9,842 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| private | >100 | 5,021 |
| secret posts | >100 | 2,035 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Email Encoder – Protect Email Addresses and Phone Numbers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-encoder-bundle/) | 90K+ | 4.9/5 (93) | Sep 21, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [If Menu – Visibility control for Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/if-menu/) | 50K+ | 4.1/5 (130) | Dec 5, 2024 | 47/100 |
| 3 | [WP Hide & Security Enhancer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-hide-security-enhancer/) | 50K+ | 4.3/5 (275) | Sep 23, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 4 | [Dynamic Visibility for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dynamic-visibility-for-elementor/) | 50K+ | 4.6/5 (89) | Sep 8, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 5 | [Hide Admin Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-admin-bar/) | 20K+ | 4.5/5 (30) | Nov 4, 2025 | 60/100 |
| 6 | [Hide/Remove Metadata](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-metadata/) | 20K+ | 3.6/5 (14) | May 27, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 7 | [Hide Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/whp-hide-posts/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (22) | Jul 30, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 8 | [Hide Shipping Method For WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-shipping-method-for-woocommerce/) | 10K+ | 4/5 (25) | Sep 22, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 9 | [Hide Featured Image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-featured-image/) | 10K+ | 3.6/5 (81) | May 28, 2018 | 40/100 |
| 10 | [Hide Categories and Products for Woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-categories-products-woocommerce/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (29) | Oct 1, 2026 | 75/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secret Posts free?
Yes. Secret Posts is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Secret Posts safe to use in 2026?
Secret Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Secret Posts?
Secret Posts is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,566 times since it launched in July 2015. It was downloaded 40 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Secret Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Secret Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Secret Posts last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on July 21, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Secret Posts?
Secret Posts is developed and maintained by Scott Grant.

### What are the best alternatives to Secret Posts?
The most popular alternatives to Secret Posts are Email Encoder (90K+ installs), If Menu (50K+ installs) and WP Hide & Security Enhancer (50K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/secret-posts/ · Generated 2026-10-06 09:58 UTC by PageForge