# Access Guard

> Access Guard has <10 active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 117 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 71/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Access Guard is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.

**Access Guard is a comprehensive WordPress plugin that enhances access protection, controls user permissions, and provides IP banning functionality. With Access Guard, you can safeguard your website from malicious users…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,815
- **Downloads (30 days):** 117 (+192.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 71/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 18, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.2+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Nitin Prakash (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nitin247/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/access-guard/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [access protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/access-protection/) | #1 | 1 |
| [access-control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/access-control/) | #78 | 115 |
| [IP-blocking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ip-blocking/) | #21 | 21 |
| [restrict content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/restrict-content/) | #33 | 42 |
| [user access manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-access-manager/) | #3 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| access protection | >100 | 3,016 |
| access-control | >100 | 7,026 |
| IP-blocking | >100 | 1,162 |
| restrict content | >100 | 2,384 |
| user access manager | >100 | 2,387 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Access Guard free?
Yes. Access Guard is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Access Guard safe to use in 2026?
Access Guard is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Access Guard?
Access Guard is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,815 times since it launched in October 2023. It was downloaded 117 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Access Guard work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Access Guard up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.2 or newer.

### What PHP version does Access Guard need?
Access Guard requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Access Guard last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on September 18, 2026 (3 weeks ago).

### Who makes Access Guard?
Access Guard is developed and maintained by Nitin Prakash.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/access-guard/ · Generated 2026-10-07 15:24 UTC by PageForge