Advanced Post Password
This plugin offers advanced security features for password-protected posts/pages.
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Advanced Post Password shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Advanced Post Password stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cookie | >100 |
| page title | >100 |
| password | >100 |
| post password | >100 |
| remove protected | >100 |
About Advanced Post Password
From the official readme · v1.1.2Description
This plugin offers advanced security features for password-protected posts/pages.
Key Features:
– Access multiple posts/pages without entering passwords repeatedly.
– Admins can bypass password entry for protected pages.
– Set a master URL to access all password-protected posts.
– Option to remove WordPress-added prefixes from private and password-protected pages.
To use, simply install and activate the plugin.
Support
For assistance or queries, please reach out to us at wordpress forums. https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/advanced-post-password/
License
This plugin is licensed under GPLv2 or later.
Installation
Via WordPress Admin:
- Navigate to Plugins -> Add New.
- Search for “Advanced Post Password.”
- Install and activate the plugin.
Via FTP:
- Download the plugin.
- Unzip the .zip file and upload the folder to
/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate the plugin via the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
Frequently asked questions
How do I use this plugin?
After activation, the plugin functions automatically. Users won’t need to input passwords for each unlocked page. It also removes “Protected” and “Private” from all page titles on your site. By using the master URL, users can access pages without requiring additional passwords.
Changelog
1.1.2
- Compatible with WordPress 6.4.
1.1.1
- Compatible with WordPress 6.3.
1.0
- Initial version.
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FAQ
Advanced Post Password: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is Advanced Post Password free?
Yes. Advanced Post Password is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Advanced Post Password safe to use in 2026?
Advanced Post Password shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Advanced Post Password?
Advanced Post Password is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,043 times since it launched in January 2022. It was downloaded 40 times in the last 30 days.
Does Advanced Post Password work with WordPress 7.1?
Advanced Post Password is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Advanced Post Password need?
Advanced Post Password requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Advanced Post Password last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.2, was released on November 15, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes Advanced Post Password?
Advanced Post Password is developed and maintained by Chema.
What are the best alternatives to Advanced Post Password?
The most popular alternatives to Advanced Post Password are CookieAdmin (400K+ installs), TermsFeed AutoTerms: Privac… (70K+ installs) and Asesor de Cookies RGPD para… (20K+ installs).
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