PPWP – Password Protect Pages

82 Quality Score

Active Installs

20/30

With 30,000 active installs and an above-average popularity score of 67 out of 30, the plugin has a solid user base though it is not among the most widely adopted options in its space.

Update Freshness

25/25

Maintenance scores a perfect 100 out of 25, reflecting a recent update in June 2026 and active development.

User Rating

14/15

A 94 out of 100 average from 270 reviews shows users are highly satisfied with the plugin's functionality.

Support Health

8/15

Support health sits at 50 out of 15, with 2 threads recorded and 0 resolved, which is a meaningful weakness for anyone relying on timely help.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Compatibility scores a full 100 out of 15, having been tested up to WordPress 7.0 and requiring only PHP 5.6 plus WordPress 5.2.

Scores higher than 86% of indexed plugins

About

Password protect WordPress pages and posts by user roles or with multiple passwords; protect your entire website with a single password.

Active Installs 30k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.7/5

Last Updated 2026-09-21 12:18pm GMT

Requires WordPress 5.2+

Tested Up To 7.1.2

Requires PHP 5.6+

Security History

11 known vulnerabilities, all patched

1 High 10 Medium

Most recent: August 24, 2026

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Password Protect WordPress Lite <= 1.9.21 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

August 24, 2026 Patched in ["1.9.22"] CVE-2025-9878

PPWP – Password Protect Pages <= 1.9.18 - Authenticated (Contributor+) PHP Object Injection via post_protection_roles High

August 22, 2026 Patched in ["1.9.19"] CVE-2026-0551

PPWP: Password Protect Pages, Posts & Full or Partial Content <= 1.9.15 - Improper Authorization To Authenticated (Contributor+) Master Password Exposure Medium

August 18, 2026 Patched in ["1.9.16"] CVE-2025-11729

Password Protect WordPress Lite <= 1.9.20 - Insecure Direct Object Reference to Authenticated (Contributor+) Password Protected Post Password Update Medium

August 15, 2026 Patched in ["1.9.21"] CVE-2025-10005

PPWP – Password Protect Pages <= 1.9.21 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode Attributes Medium

August 12, 2026 Patched in ["1.9.22"] CVE-2026-3639

PPWP – Password Protect Pages <= 1.9.19 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Insecure Direct Object Reference Medium

June 26, 2026 Patched in ["1.9.20"] CVE-2026-57634

PPWP – Password Protect Pages <= 1.9.15 - Missing Authorization Medium

March 23, 2026 Patched in ["1.9.16"] CVE-2026-32562

PPWP – Password Protect Pages <= 1.9.10 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Content Exposure via REST API Medium

August 25, 2025 Patched in ["1.9.11"] CVE-2025-5998

PPWP – Password Protect Pages <= 1.9.5 - Unauthenticated Content Restriction Bypass to Sensitive Information Exposure Medium

December 16, 2024 Patched in ["1.9.6"] CVE-2024-11280

PPWP – Password Protect Pages <= 1.8.9 - Protection Mechanism Bypass Medium

February 7, 2024 Patched in ["1.9.0"] CVE-2024-0620

PPWP – WordPress Password Protect Page <= 1.8.5 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode Medium

January 10, 2023 Patched in ["1.8.6"] CVE-2022-4626

What It Does

PPWP lets you password protect individual WordPress pages and posts using either single passwords, multiple passwords, or restrictions by user role. It also offers a sitewide password option, allowing you to lock the entire website behind a single gate. The plugin is geared toward granular access control without requiring full membership software.

Who It's For

This plugin suits site owners who need to share specific content with select audiences, such as client portals, private coaching pages, beta testing sites, legal or accounting firm documents, and paid course platforms. It is also a good fit for internal team wikis or real estate project pages where simple password gating is enough.

Who Should Skip It

If you need a full membership system with recurring billing, tiered subscriptions, or detailed user management, this plugin is not the right tool. Sites looking for simple sitewide locking alone are likely better served by the lighter Password Protected plugin.

The Bottom Line

PPWP delivers strong functionality, modern compatibility, and excellent user ratings at an overall quality score of 81.65 out of 100. The weak support history is a real concern for anyone who may need developer assistance, but the breadth of features makes it a compelling choice for content gating beyond what simpler alternatives provide.

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