# PixelClients Closed Site Access

> PixelClients Closed Site Access has <10 active installs and 184 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 42/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** PixelClients Closed Site Access works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

**Protect WordPress websites with a branded password gate, access logs, visitor tracking, contact information, and IP blocking.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,035
- **Downloads (30 days):** 184 (+1.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 42/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.1.11
- **Last updated:** May 13, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** pixelclients (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/pixelclients/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/pixelclients-closed-site-access/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [access-control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/access-control/) | #67 | 116 |
| [Password Protect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/password-protect/) | #19 | 20 |
| [private site](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/private-site/) | #14 | 17 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| access-control | >100 | 7,090 |
| Password Protect | >100 | 1,152 |
| private site | >100 | 4,121 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [PublishPress Capabilities: User Role Access Control, Admin Area Permissions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/capability-manager-enhanced/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (143) | Sep 22, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 2 | [Restrict User Access – Ultimate Membership & Content Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/restrict-user-access/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (94) | Aug 27, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 3 | [PublishPress Permissions: Access Control, Content Permissions, User Access](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/press-permit-core/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (66) | Sep 21, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 4 | [Groups – Memberships and Access Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/groups/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (382) | Sep 24, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 5 | [SureMembers – Membership & Content Restriction Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/suremembers-core/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 8, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 6 | [Quick Download Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quick-download-button/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (12) | May 6, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 7 | [SimpleShop](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simpleshop-cz/) | 1K+ | — | Aug 25, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 8 | [Menu By User Roles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/menu-by-user-roles/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 2, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 9 | [Groups 404 Redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/groups-404-redirect/) | 1K+ | 4.6/5 (10) | Sep 25, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 10 | [Geo Blocker – Control Site Access by Region and IP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/geo-blocker/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | May 18, 2025 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is PixelClients Closed Site Access safe to use in 2026?
PixelClients Closed Site Access works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use PixelClients Closed Site Access?
PixelClients Closed Site Access is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,035 times since it launched in May 2026. It was downloaded 184 times in the last 30 days.

### Does PixelClients Closed Site Access work with WordPress 7.1?
PixelClients Closed Site Access is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was PixelClients Closed Site Access last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.11, was released on May 13, 2026 (5 months ago).

### Who makes PixelClients Closed Site Access?
PixelClients Closed Site Access is developed and maintained by pixelclients.

### What are the best alternatives to PixelClients Closed Site Access?
The most popular alternatives to PixelClients Closed Site Access are PublishPress Capabilities:… (100K+ installs), Restrict User Access (10K+ installs) and PublishPress Permissions: A… (10K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pixelclients-closed-site-access/ · Generated 2026-10-09 18:28 UTC by PageForge