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Smart Passworded Pages

by Brian Layman · 2,000+ active installs · Checked 3 Nov 2026
At risk1 Critical1 Warning

At risk: no release in 108 months (last release 28 Nov 2017).

59/ 100 Canary Score

Capped at 59 while a Critical signal is open.

Sub-scores for Smart Passworded Pages
Ownership100
Maintenance0
Security100
Support70
Reputation70

How the score works

Active signals

Facts we detected, with links to the source.

  • CriticalMNT-1No release in 108 months (last release 28 Nov 2017). Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.28 Nov 2018Evidence
  • WarningMNT-2Tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, 29 major versions behind 7.1.4. Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.3 Nov 2026Evidence

Ownership timeline

Who commits to the plugin's code on wordpress.org, over time.

No ownership changes recorded since 3 Nov 2026.

Maintenance

Last release
9 years ago
Releases, 24 months
0
Tested up to
4.2 vs 7.1
Requires PHP
not stated supported 8.2+

Last release 28 Nov 2017. Tested up to 4.2, 29 major versions behind WordPress 7.1. Release history builds as we see new versions.

Support

Support history appears after our first snapshots of the forum counts.

Security record

No published vulnerabilities on record for this plugin.

Source: Wordfence Intelligence.

Reputation

Lifetime rating 4.8 from 21 ratings. Quarterly trends appear as new reviews arrive.

Rating distribution
5 star19
4 star1
3 star0
2 star0
1 star1

Momentum

2,000+ active installs. History builds with each weekly snapshot.

Weekly downloads, last 27 weeks
Weekly downloads for Smart Passworded Pages
4 May 202620
11 May 202665
18 May 202669
25 May 202657
1 Jun 202642
8 Jun 202662
15 Jun 202640
22 Jun 202636
29 Jun 202639
6 Jul 202636
13 Jul 202634
20 Jul 202643
27 Jul 202644
3 Aug 202666
10 Aug 202658
17 Aug 202663
24 Aug 202657
31 Aug 202658
7 Sep 202670
14 Sep 202679
21 Sep 202666
28 Sep 202674
5 Oct 202667
12 Oct 202665
19 Oct 202699
26 Oct 2026104
2 Nov 202615

Weekly downloads over the last 4 weeks are 25% above the 27-week average.

Healthier alternatives

Same category, higher Canary Score. Never sponsored.

Simple Membership After Login RedirectionScore 91 · 10,000+My Private Site - Make Your Whole Site Private, Force Login & Block Registration SpamScore 91 · 10,000+Simple Membership Form ShortcodeScore 91 · 2,000+SureMembers - Membership & Content Restriction PluginScore 91 · 2,000+Groups 404 RedirectScore 91 · 1,000+

Facts

Version2.0.0
AuthorBrian Layman
Added8 Jun 2012
Last updated28 Nov 2017
Active installs2,000+
Requires WordPress2.5
Tested up to4.2.39
Requires PHPnot stated
CategoryUser Management & Authentication > User Registration & Login
Tagspage, login, member, password, security

Other plugins by this author: Per Page Sidebars, Word Filter Plus, Spam Catharsis, SCuD - The ShortCode Disabler, Mobile Image Tool Tips

Questions

Is Smart Passworded Pages still maintained?

Smart Passworded Pages was last updated on 28 Nov 2017. Its Canary status is At risk.

Is Smart Passworded Pages safe?

Smart Passworded Pages has no open unpatched vulnerabilities on record. 0 vulnerabilities were published in the last 24 months. Its Canary status is At risk.

Who owns Smart Passworded Pages?

The wordpress.org author is Brian Layman. Recent committers: BrianLayman, plugin-master. We have recorded no ownership change.

What can I use instead of Smart Passworded Pages?

Plugins in the same category with a higher Canary Score: Simple Membership After Login Redirection, My Private Site - Make Your Whole Site Private, Force Login & Block Registration Spam, Simple Membership Form Shortcode, SureMembers - Membership & Content Restriction Plugin, Groups 404 Redirect.

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