# Wp-Private

> Wp-Private has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 96 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Wp-Private shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**We often wish to provide some teaser content to visitors while keeping a part of the content reserved for registered users so that they will be lured to register on our site. This plugin helps you achieve exactly this…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 29,229
- **Downloads (30 days):** 96 (+26.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.6.1
- **Last updated:** Jan 19, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.4.24
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Namith Jawahar (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/namithjawahar/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-private/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Private Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/private-posts/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Private Posts | >100 | 3,602 |

## Version adoption

- 1.6: 70.2%
- 1.5: 23%
- 1.4: 6.9%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Scheduled Content Replacer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scheduled-content-replacer/) | <10 | — | Jun 10, 2026 | 49/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wp-Private free?
Yes. Wp-Private is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Wp-Private safe to use in 2026?
Wp-Private shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Wp-Private?
Wp-Private is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 29,229 times since it launched in May 2009. It was downloaded 96 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Wp-Private work with WordPress 7.1?
Wp-Private is officially tested up to WordPress 5.4.24, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Wp-Private last updated?
The latest version, 1.6.1, was released on January 19, 2022 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Wp-Private?
Wp-Private is developed and maintained by Namith Jawahar.

### What are the best alternatives to Wp-Private?
The most popular alternatives to Wp-Private are Scheduled Content Replacer (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-private/ · Generated 2026-10-20 02:49 UTC by PageForge