# WPVN – HideText

> WPVN – HideText has 10+ active installs and 29 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WPVN – HideText shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,840
- **Downloads (30 days):** 29 (-25.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.5
- **Last updated:** May 15, 2009
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.8
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Trân Minh-Quân (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/link2caro/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-hidetext/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [hide](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hide/) | >100 | 187 |
| [hidetext](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hidetext/) | #1 | 1 |
| [link2caro](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/link2caro/) | #2 | 2 |
| [text](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/text/) | #86 | 150 |
| [wpvn](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wpvn/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| hide | >100 | 10,000 |
| hidetext | #1 | 1 |
| link2caro | #3 | 4 |
| text | >100 | 10,000 |
| wpvn | #4 | 5 |

## Version adoption

- 0.5: 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 (94) | 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) | Oct 19, 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 WPVN – HideText free?
Yes. WPVN – HideText is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WPVN – HideText safe to use in 2026?
WPVN – HideText shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WPVN – HideText?
WPVN – HideText is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,840 times since it launched in May 2009. It was downloaded 29 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WPVN – HideText work with WordPress 7.1?
WPVN – HideText is officially tested up to WordPress 2.8, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WPVN – HideText last updated?
The latest version, 0.5, was released on May 15, 2009 (17 years ago).

### Who makes WPVN – HideText?
WPVN – HideText is developed and maintained by Trân Minh-Quân.

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


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