# Best Metered Paywall Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 4 metered paywall plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Leaky Paywall, Expandable Paywall, AccessType.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Leaky Paywall](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/leaky-paywall/) | 700+ | 4.2/5 (35) | Oct 7, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 2 | [Expandable Paywall](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/expandable-paywall/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 2, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 3 | [AccessType](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/accesstype/) | <10 | — | Nov 17, 2021 | 21/100 |
| 4 | [Contentlockr](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/newsroomie/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Oct 8, 2026 | 66/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular metered paywall plugin for WordPress?
Leaky Paywall is the most popular metered paywall plugin with 700+ active installs and a 4.2/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many metered paywall plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 4 plugins tagged “metered paywall” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Which metered paywall plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, Leaky Paywall has the highest rating at 4.2/5 from 35 reviews.

### Are these metered paywall plugins actively maintained?
3 of the top 4 metered paywall 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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