# Best Gated Content Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 9 gated content plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Contact Form 7 Gated Content, Email Gated Downloads, Gated Downloads.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Contact Form 7 Gated Content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cf7-gated-content/) | 700+ | 5/5 (3) | Feb 19, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 2 | [Email Gated Downloads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/coreessentials-email-gated-downloads/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 19, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 3 | [Gated Downloads – Lead Capture & Content Locker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/templatesell-gated-downloads/) | 30+ | — | Jul 31, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 4 | [One Time Email Access Guard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/one-time-email-access-guard/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 23, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 5 | [Temple – Web3 Memberships](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/temple-lock/) | 10+ | — | Feb 16, 2022 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [Weblink Protected Download Leads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/weblink-protected-download-leads/) | <10 | — | Sep 14, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 7 | [GWiz IT Content Locker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/g-wiz-it-content-locker/) | <10 | — | Oct 7, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 8 | [Protected PDF Downloads – Download Form, Lead Capture & Expiring Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/templates-rocket-catalog-manager/) | <10 | — | Oct 1, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 9 | [Inklatch – Email Gated Content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/inklatch/) | <10 | — | Sep 13, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular gated content plugin for WordPress?
Contact Form 7 Gated Content is the most popular gated content plugin with 700+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many gated content plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 9 plugins tagged “gated content” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these gated content plugins actively maintained?
5 of the top 9 gated content plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gated-content/ · Generated 2026-10-08 12:52 UTC by PageForge