by Saad Iqbal 4.4 (142 reviews)

Password Protected

Name: Password Protected
Rating: 4.4 (142 reviews)
Author: Saad Iqbal

Password protect your WordPress site with one password. Control access, whitelist trusted IPs, and monitor password activity.

Password Protected ranks #189 among WordPress.org plugins with 300,000+ active installations, is #10 of 1,659 in the Authentication category, a 4.4/5 rating from 142 reviews, and was last updated Oct 30, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Compatible with WP 7.1

v2.8.6 Current Version v2.8.6

Updated 2 days ago Last Update on 30 Oct, 2026

Refreshed 2 days ago Last Refreshed on

#10 of 1,659 in Authentication Top 1% by installs Downloads +1169.8% this week Actively maintained

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#189

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Active Installs

300K+

-9.4%

KW Avg Position

4.2

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Downloads

6.9M

+1,250 today

Support Resolved

100%

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Rating

88%

Review 4.4 out of 5

4.4 (142 reviews)

Next Milestone 400K

Total Progress 24.4%

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Reviews & Ratings

4.4

142 reviews

Overall 88%

111 (78%)

8 (6%)

6 (4%)

11 (8%)

Support Threads Overview

Resolved

Unresolved

Total Threads

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Unresolved

100%

Resolution Rate

Security History

Source: WPVulnerability

9 known vulnerabilities on record · 3 in the last 24 months · checked 1 week ago

Aug 7, 2026

Password Protected [password-protected] < 2.8.4

CVE-2026-14943 · Fixed in v2.8.4
Oct 24, 2025

Password Protected [password-protected] < 2.7.12

CVE-2025-11244 · Fixed in v2.7.12
Apr 16, 2025

Password Protected [password-protected] < 2.7.8

CVE-2025-3453 · Fixed in v2.7.8
May 14, 2024

Password Protected [password-protected] < 2.6.7

CVE-2024-0437 · Fixed in v2.6.7
Feb 19, 2024

Password Protected [password-protected] < 2.6.7

CVE-2024-0656 · Fixed in v2.6.7
Jul 18, 2023

Password Protected [password-protected] < 2.6.3.2

CVE-2023-33999 · Fixed in v2.6.3.2
Jun 13, 2023

Password Protected [password-protected] < 2.6.3

CVE-2023-32580 · Fixed in v2.6.3
Nov 27, 2015

Password Protected [password-protected] < 1.5

Fixed in v1.5
Password Protected [password-protected] < 1.5

Fixed in v1.5

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Plugin Details

Version: 2.8.6
Last Updated: Oct 30, 2026
Requires WP: 6.5+
Tested Up To: 7.1
PHP Version: 7.4 or higher
Author: Saad Iqbal

Support & Rating

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.4
Reviews: 142
Support Threads: 2
Resolved: 100%

Keywords

Password Protect maintenance mode password protect page password protection restrict content

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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

This plugin is for WordPress site owners who need to restrict access to their entire site, specific pages, posts, or WooCommerce content. It solves the problem of controlling who can view sensitive or premium content by requiring passwords, with options for whitelisting, expiration, and bot protection.

Complete site password protection
IP address whitelisting
Google reCAPTCHA support
Partial content protection
Detailed activity logs
Password Attempt Activity Report
Multiple password management
Custom URL redirection

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Password Protected

Yes, with Password Protected Pro. You can password protect WooCommerce products or entire product categories.

No, password protected content is not visible to search engines like Google. The plugin prevents search engines from indexing protected content so that it remains private and accessible only to those with the password.

Yes, with Password Protected Pro. The plugin allows you to secure individual pages or posts. You can set passwords for specific content.

Yes, with Password Protected Pro. The User Role Whitelisting feature allows you to give open (passwordless) access to specific user roles without requiring a password.

Partial Content Protection is a Password Protected Pro feature. It lets you lock only specific sections of a page or post while keeping the rest publicly visible. You can use shortcodes to hide premium text, images, or downloads behind a password.

With Password Protected Pro, simply wrap the content you want to lock with the shortcode that you generate using the plugin. Only visitors with the correct password will be able to see it.

Yes, with Password Protected Pro. It works seamlessly with Elementor, Gutenberg, and Beaver Builder. You can protect individual blocks, sections, or widgets without breaking your page design.

Yes, with Password Protected Pro. The WP-Admin Protection feature adds an extra layer of security to the WordPress admin dashboard. It prevents unauthorized access to your wp-admin.

With Password Protected Pro, you can exclude specific pages, posts, or post types from password protection, ensuring that essential content like your homepage or contact page remains accessible to all visitors.

With Password Protected Pro, the Limit Login Attempts feature allows you to set the number of failed login attempts, which reduces the risk of brute-force attacks and enhances your site's security.