# Formula04 Site Lock

> Formula04 Site Lock has 10+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 6 reviews and 72 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 27/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Formula04 Site Lock shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

**Put a sitewide password on your site.  Users must enter password before viewing content.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,723
- **Downloads (30 days):** 72 (+44% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 27/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.5.4
- **Last updated:** Oct 19, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.8.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Verb_Form04 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/verb_form04/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/formula04-site-lock/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [lock](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/lock/) | #11 | 23 |
| [password](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/password/) | #88 | 155 |
| [Password Protect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/password-protect/) | #15 | 20 |
| [Restrict access](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/restrict-access/) | #15 | 21 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,631 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| lock | >100 | 2,535 |
| password | >100 | 6,232 |
| Password Protect | >100 | 1,156 |
| Restrict access | >100 | 1,688 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.5: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Post Lockdown](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-lockdown/) | 1K+ | 4.6/5 (9) | Sep 10, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 2 | [Wbcom Designs – Private Community for BuddyPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lock-my-bp/) | 300+ | 4.9/5 (25) | Nov 28, 2025 | 58/100 |
| 3 | [Lock Your Updates Plugins/Themes Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lock-your-updates/) | 300+ | 5/5 (5) | Mar 22, 2015 | 38/100 |
| 4 | [Lock Reusable Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lock-reusable-blocks/) | 200+ | 5/5 (6) | Jun 28, 2022 | 38/100 |
| 5 | [bbPress Protected Forums](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bbpress-protected-forums/) | 80+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 20, 2012 | 32/100 |
| 6 | [Screen Stay Awake](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/screen-stay-awake/) | 80+ | 5/5 (6) | May 20, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 7 | [Lockee](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lockee/) | 50+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 21, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 8 | [Zedna Maintenance Mode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zedna-maintenance-mode/) | 30+ | — | Mar 12, 2020 | 24/100 |
| 9 | [Disable Post Locking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-post-locking/) | 20+ | 4.5/5 (2) | Sep 20, 2013 | 30/100 |
| 10 | [Lock Login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lock-login/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 4, 2023 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Formula04 Site Lock free?
Yes. Formula04 Site Lock is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Formula04 Site Lock safe to use in 2026?
Formula04 Site Lock shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Formula04 Site Lock?
Formula04 Site Lock is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,723 times since it launched in November 2014. It was downloaded 72 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Formula04 Site Lock work with WordPress 7.1?
Formula04 Site Lock is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.33, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Formula04 Site Lock last updated?
The latest version, 1.5.4, was released on October 19, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Formula04 Site Lock?
Formula04 Site Lock is developed and maintained by Verb_Form04.

### What are the best alternatives to Formula04 Site Lock?
The most popular alternatives to Formula04 Site Lock are Post Lockdown (1K+ installs), Wbcom Designs (300+ installs) and Lock Your Updates Plugins/T… (300+ installs).


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