# Protected Content

> Protected Content has 10+ active installs and 42 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Protected Content shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This plugin checks to see if each post being returned has a metadata tag of “lowestLevel” it then does a Webservice call to our internal software which holds the information about if a user has purchased support. If the…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,762
- **Downloads (30 days):** 42 (+50% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.2
- **Last updated:** Jun 11, 2008
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.5.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** blackc2004 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/blackc2004/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/protected-content/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [access](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/access/) | #57 | 83 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,112 |
| [private](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/private/) | #65 | 86 |
| [private post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/private-post/) | #3 | 5 |
| [restrict](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/restrict/) | #40 | 64 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| access | >100 | 10,000 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| private | >100 | 4,812 |
| private post | >100 | 3,095 |
| restrict | >100 | 2,723 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Sep 28, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [User Role Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/user-role-editor/) | 700K+ | 4.5/5 (288) | Sep 25, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 3 | [Members – Membership & User Role Editor Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/members/) | 300K+ | 4.9/5 (1,278) | Aug 25, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 4 | [Remove Dashboard Access](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-dashboard-access-for-non-admins/) | 30K+ | 4.6/5 (78) | May 22, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 5 | [User Access Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/user-access-manager/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (113) | Sep 10, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 6 | [Groups – Memberships and Access Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/groups/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (382) | Sep 24, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 7 | [Controlled Admin Access](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/controlled-admin-access/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (45) | Aug 20, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Membership Form Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-membership-form-shortcode/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 21, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 9 | [Authenticator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/authenticator/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (8) | Jan 21, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 10 | [Groups 404 Redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/groups-404-redirect/) | 1K+ | 4.6/5 (10) | Sep 25, 2026 | 80/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Protected Content safe to use in 2026?
Protected Content shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Protected Content?
Protected Content is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,762 times since it launched in June 2008. It was downloaded 42 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Protected Content work with WordPress 7.1?
Protected Content is officially tested up to WordPress 2.5.1, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Protected Content last updated?
The latest version, 0.2, was released on June 11, 2008 (18 years ago).

### Who makes Protected Content?
Protected Content is developed and maintained by blackc2004.

### What are the best alternatives to Protected Content?
The most popular alternatives to Protected Content are Loginizer (1M+ installs), User Role Editor (700K+ installs) and Members (300K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/protected-content/ · Generated 2026-09-30 08:09 UTC by PageForge