ACW Custom Messages for Password Protected Pages — WordPress Password Protection Plugin
by Lorenzo Fracassi · WordPress.org page
ACW Custom Messages for Password Protected Pages has 30+ active installs on WordPress.org and 415 downloads all time. It was downloaded 99 times in the last 30 days. The last update was on August 13, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.
ACW Custom Messages for Password Protected Pages at a glance
Is ACW Custom Messages for Password Protected Pages well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Change the default password protected message to any text/HTML, using the visual editor
- Add as many content-specific messages as you like: select a page, post or custom post type item, write its custom message, and add another one for different…
- Content-specific messages override the default message
- The content dropdown only lists password protected items, so it stays short and easy to browse even on large sites
- Optional “wrong password” message: WordPress gives no feedback when a wrong password is entered — enable this message to let visitors know their attempt failed
- Remove the “Protected:” prefix from the title, so “Protected: Page Title” shows as “Page Title”
- Change the “Password” input label to any custom text
- Dedicated settings screen under Settings → Password Messages
Download and install history
173 downloads over the last 48 days. Snapshots taken daily from WordPress.org.
Details
Customize the message displayed on password protected content, globally or with a different message for each page or post.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
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Tags
- message
- page
- password
- password-protected
- private
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ACW Maintenance Mode by Page 20+ installs
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Last updated
- Aug 13, 2026
- First published
- Jul 10, 2026
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.3
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
ACW Custom Messages for Password Protected Pages FAQ
What does ACW Custom Messages for Password Protected Pages do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, ACW Custom Messages for Password Protected Pages offers Change the default password protected message to any text/HTML, using the visual editor, Add as many content-specific messages as you like: select a page, post or custom post type item, write its custom message, and add another one for different, Content-specific messages override the default message, The content dropdown only lists password protected items, so it stays short and easy to browse even on large sites and Optional “wrong password” message: WordPress gives no feedback when a wrong password is entered — enable this message to let visitors know their attempt failed.
How many active installs does ACW Custom Messages for Password Protected Pages have?
WordPress.org reports 30+ active installs for ACW Custom Messages for Password Protected Pages as of October 22, 2026.
Is ACW Custom Messages for Password Protected Pages still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on August 13, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.
Is ACW Custom Messages for Password Protected Pages free?
ACW Custom Messages for Password Protected Pages is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.