ContentProtector — WordPress Password Protection Plugin
ContentProtector – password protect your page, post or text
by Anton · WordPress.org page
ContentProtector has 4,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 3,370 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on January 7, 2025, tested up to WordPress 6.7.7.
ContentProtector at a glance
Is ContentProtector well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Global Protection: Set a global password for all posts or pages
- Partial Content Protection: Use a shortcode to protect only a specific part of your content
- Customizable: Easy to set up with a clean and intuitive admin interface
- Secure: Uses WordPress Nonces and cookies for secure password handling
Where ContentProtector ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that ContentProtector appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Password Protection Plugins | #11 by tag, #87 in search | #12 | – |
ContentProtector alternatives
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Password Protected 300,000+ installs · 4.4 -
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Secure Copy Content Protection 20,000+ installs · 4.3
Details
Protect your content with passwords using easy-to-use shortcodes. Supports both global protection and partial content protection.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings ContentProtector competes in
Tags
- content-protection
- password
- Password Protect
- protection
- restrict content
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- Version
- 1.0
- Last updated
- Jan 7, 2025
- First published
- Jan 7, 2025
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 6.7.7
- Requires PHP
- –
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
ContentProtector FAQ
What does ContentProtector do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, ContentProtector offers Global Protection: Set a global password for all posts or pages, Partial Content Protection: Use a shortcode to protect only a specific part of your content, Customizable: Easy to set up with a clean and intuitive admin interface and Secure: Uses WordPress Nonces and cookies for secure password handling.
How many active installs does ContentProtector have?
WordPress.org reports 4,000+ active installs for ContentProtector as of September 7, 2026.
Is ContentProtector still maintained?
The last release was on January 7, 2025, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.
Is ContentProtector free?
ContentProtector is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does ContentProtector rank among Password Protection Plugins?
ContentProtector is #12 in the WordPress.org Password Protection Plugins ranking.