PDF Ink Lite — WordPress Password Protection Plugin
PDF Ink Lite – Free PDF Watermark & Password Protection
by Canyon Webworks · WordPress.org page · Website
PDF Ink Lite has 2,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 92,305 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 22, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.
PDF Ink Lite at a glance
Is PDF Ink Lite well maintained?
PDF Ink Lite reviews and ratings
51 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Where PDF Ink Lite ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that PDF Ink Lite appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Password Protection Plugins | #12 in search, not tagged | #26 | – |
| Best PDF Plugins | #8 in search, not tagged | #52 | – |
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Details
Watermark and password protect PDFs with WooCommerce, EDD, and Download Monitor. No Ghostscript required, PHP 8+ compatible. Since 2014 (FKA WaterWoo)
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- digital downloads
- document protection
- pdf password
- pdf watermark
- Woocommerce PDF
- Version
- 4.1.2
- Last updated
- Aug 22, 2026
- First published
- Oct 25, 2014
- Requires WordPress
- 7.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
PDF Ink Lite FAQ
How many active installs does PDF Ink Lite have?
WordPress.org reports 2,000+ active installs for PDF Ink Lite as of September 7, 2026.
Is PDF Ink Lite still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on August 22, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Does PDF Ink Lite have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 2 of 3 recent support threads for PDF Ink Lite are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is PDF Ink Lite free?
PDF Ink Lite is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does PDF Ink Lite rank among Password Protection Plugins?
PDF Ink Lite is #26 in the WordPress.org Password Protection Plugins ranking.