ProLocker
Plugin that enables content sharing by means of social unlocking. It allows you to lock content you deem interesting and then allowing your public to unlock said content by sharing the URL of your website along with a…
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ProLocker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.4 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where ProLocker stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| lock | >100 |
| locking | >100 |
| share | >100 |
| Viral | #79 |
About ProLocker
From the official readme · v1.1.1Description
Plugin that enables content sharing by means of social unlocking. It allows you to lock content you deem interesting and then allowing your public to unlock said content by sharing the URL of your website along with a unique identifier.
Copyright
ProLocker WordPress Plugin, Copyright 2020 Frontier Themes.
ProLocker WordPress Plugin is distributed under the terms of the GNU GPL.
ProLocker bundles the following third-party resources:
React, Copyright (c) 2013-2020 Facebook, Inc., Copyright (c) 2013-2020 React Team
Licenses: MIT
Source: https://reactjs.org/
Changelog
1.1.2
- Released: June 1, 2020
- Updated readme.
- Added screenshots.
1.1.1
- Added sanitation and validation for $_GET and $_REQUEST values.
1.1.0
- Released: April 29, 2020
- Renamed every single namespace, class, methods and constants in favor of more unique names.
- Renamed the custom post types included in the plugin.
1.0.1
- Released: April 13, 2020
- Removed unused code from the render callback of the prolocker/hit-counter block.
1.0.0
- Released: March 26, 2020
- First stable release.
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FAQ
ProLocker: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 24, 2026
Is ProLocker free?
Yes. ProLocker is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is ProLocker safe to use in 2026?
ProLocker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use ProLocker?
ProLocker is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,251 times since it launched in May 2020. It was downloaded 152 times in the last 30 days.
Does ProLocker work with WordPress 7.1?
ProLocker is officially tested up to WordPress 5.4.24, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does ProLocker need?
ProLocker requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was ProLocker last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on June 1, 2020 (6 years ago).
Who makes ProLocker?
ProLocker is developed and maintained by frontierthemes.
What are the best alternatives to ProLocker?
The most popular alternatives to ProLocker are Post Lockdown (1K+ installs), Wbcom Designs (300+ installs) and Lock Your Updates Plugins/T… (300+ installs).
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