PPWP – Password Protect Pages
by WP Folio Team · Uncategorized
Also makes 1 other plugin · 40K+ installs across the portfolio →
Password protect WordPress pages and posts by user roles or with multiple passwords; protect your entire website with a single password.
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Health
A 87/100
no flags
Active installs
30K+
≈35K estimated
Momentum
-37%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “restrict content” for “html extension after page url”. “restrict content” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #22. “html extension after page url” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
87 health vs 58 average across 25,752 Uncategorized plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →2.4%
of downloads still active
At least 30K of 1.2M lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,773 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Uncategorized plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 15 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 3 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.7★ over 271 reviews, smoothed to 4.61★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
1 of 2 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
30
Momentum
Losing ground
-1.3
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
14%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-2.2
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| password protect your tag | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| protect pages | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| single password | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| password protect page | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| sitewide protection | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| password protected | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| protect posts | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| password generator | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| protect | #4 | #3 | 0 |
| password protection your tag | #4 | #4 | up 1 |
| password your tag | #4 | #4 | 0 |
| multiple passwords | #4 | #3 | — |
| home page | #3 | #1 | 0 |
| sitewide your tag | #5 | #4 | 0 |
| password protect form | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| protect post | #2 | #2 | up 1 |
| protect page | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| html extension after page url | #4 | #3 | down 1 |
| passwords | #7 | #5 | up 2 |
| protect content | #5 | #3 | 0 |
413 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 328 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).
What to do about it
- Swap “restrict content” for “html extension after page url”. “restrict content” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #22. “html extension after page url” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,489 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 72K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
15
releases in the last 12 months
3d ago
latest release · v1.9.27 · 29 Oct 2026
48
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 89% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “30K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 23 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 50% of the way through.
Install history since 18 Aug 2019
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ intelektual6mo ago
Amazed by the support team! Extremely quick and qualified, awesome
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ liwebguy7mo ago
Timely & helpful support, even on the free version. Great plugin with an extremely helpful development team!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Kindly Thrive Support12mo ago
I need something so simple, just an app that locks all the site but the homepage. $180/year is too much for this simple requirement. They advertise they have more features for free than any competitor, but I did not see anything different than the other password keepers.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ vfactoruk1.7y ago
Muhammad and the PPWP team are very helpful we had an issue with caching and anchor tags not working on our website. PPWP investigated the issue immediately and provided us with some custom code snippets to fix the website within 24 hours.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ McNitefly1.8y ago
Great Plugin, very cool funcionality & really good support.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ sbdesh1.8y ago
I am extremely happy with simplicity and effectiveness of even this free product which is not the case with most other products. The support I received from Quinnie was phenomenal and unusual for a free product. She was patient and persistent in helping and solving the issue. Thanks.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Michael Krämer1.9y ago
Problem gelöst. super freundlich. der Support war auch mit einem schwierigen Problem nicht überfordert. Danke Vielmals.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ tondosusanto1.9y ago
very good plugin and very useful to protect the page or post that we want in a very easy way, even very useful to protect the post category that we want, good job, thank you
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 1.9.20 [BugFix] Fixed an authorization issue related to password protection settings for posts and pages. [BugFix] Improved capability checks and access validation when managing protected content. 1.9.20
- — Version 1.9.19 [BugFix] Fixed a potential PHP Object Injection vulnerability in protected post metadata handling. [Improvement] Improved data validation and serialization processing to enhance overall plugin security and reliability. 1.9.19
- — Version 1.9.18 [BugFix] Resolved an issue where the plugin name was not displaying correctly in the deactivation modal. 1.9.18
- — Version 1.9.17 [Feature] Added a plugin deactivation feedback modal. Users are now prompted with a popup upon deactivation to select a reason, helping us collect valuable insights for further improvements. 1.9.17
- — Version 1.9.16 [BugFix] Fixed REST API vulnerability related to master password. [Improvement] Fixed WordPress Coding Standards issues. [Improvement] Enhanced overall code quality and security. 1.9.16
- — Version 1.9.15 [BugFix] Fixed a PHP notice triggered by undefined request data. 1.9.15
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 12 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (1.9.27). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched High · 7.2 PPWP <= 1.9.26 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via '[ppwp]' Shortcode 'desc_below_form' Attribute via Placeholder Marker Collision ↗2026-10-30 CVE-2026-116520 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.9.26 Patched in 1.9.27
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Password Protect WordPress Lite <= 1.9.21 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2026-08-24 CVE-2025-9878 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.9.21 Patched in 1.9.22
- Patched Medium · 4.3 Password Protect WordPress Lite <= 1.9.20 - Insecure Direct Object Reference to Authenticated (Contributor+) Password Protected Post Password Update ↗2026-08-15 CVE-2025-10005 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affects <= 1.9.20 Patched in 1.9.21
- Patched Medium · 6.4 PPWP – Password Protect Pages <= 1.9.21 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode Attributes ↗2026-08-12 CVE-2026-3639 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.9.21 Patched in 1.9.22
- Patched Medium · 4.3 PPWP – Password Protect Pages <= 1.9.19 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Insecure Direct Object Reference ↗2026-06-26 CVE-2026-57634 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affects <= 1.9.19 Patched in 1.9.20
- Patched Medium · 4.3 PPWP – Password Protect Pages <= 1.9.10 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Content Exposure via REST API ↗2025-08-25 CVE-2025-5998 Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges Affects <= 1.9.10 Patched in 1.9.11
- Patched Medium · 5.3 PPWP – Password Protect Pages <= 1.9.5 - Unauthenticated Content Restriction Bypass to Sensitive Information Exposure ↗2024-12-16 CVE-2024-11280 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 1.9.5 Patched in 1.9.6
- 2024-02-07 CVE-2024-0620 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 1.8.9 Patched in 1.9.0
- Patched Medium · 6.4 PPWP – WordPress Password Protect Page <= 1.8.5 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode ↗2023-01-10 CVE-2022-4626 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.8.5 Patched in 1.8.6
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 5 languages, 1 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Share of voice
How often each assistant names PPWP when asked about this topic, where it comes in the answer, and how that compares with its wp.org search position. Latest run 25 Oct 2026.
- Assistants
- ChatGPT, Claude
- Topics tracked
- Landing pages
Readme readiness
8 of 8 pass · checked 1 Nov 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Password protect WordPress pages and posts by user roles or with multiple passwords; protect your entire we..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 7 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 7 of 7 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("use case", "if you have").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder and 4 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 22 headings and 4 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 11,127 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "restrict content" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2024-11-30 40K+ → 30K+ down after 36 days in tier
- 2024-10-25 30K+ → 40K+ up after 611 days in tier
- 2023-02-22 20K+ → 30K+ up after 397 days in tier
- 2022-01-21 10K+ → 20K+ up after 435 days in tier
- 2020-11-12 900+ → 10K+ up
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Passster – Password Protect Pages and Content 10K+ installs · 4.2★ · 5 shared tags B -
Password Protected 300K+ installs · 4.4★ · 3 shared tags A -
ContentProtector – password protect your page, post or text 5K+ installs · 3.6★ · 3 shared tags -
Password for WP 200+ installs · 3.6★ · 3 shared tags -
Very Simple Password for WordPress 200+ installs · 4.2★ · 3 shared tags D -
Nucuta Password Protect 10+ installs · 4.0★ · 3 shared tags D
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