Protected Content
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…
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 18 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 2.5 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Protected Content stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| access | >100 |
| posts | >100 |
| private | >100 |
| private post | >100 |
| restrict | >100 |
About Protected Content
From the official readme · v0.2Description
Check if the user can see protected content
(This is a proof of conenpt ONLY, do NOT use)
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 user has not purchased the required support they are redirected to another warning page or the login page.
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FAQ
Protected Content: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
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 41 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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