WP Content Protection
This plugin is used to protect the content.Content protection is done by three ways :
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WP Content Protection shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (60+ active installs)
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.1 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Content Protection stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| content membership | >100 |
| content-protection | >100 |
| login protection | >100 |
| Membership content | >100 |
| protection | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 from 7 reviews
About WP Content Protection
From the official readme · v1.3Description
This plugin is used to protect the content.Content protection is done by three ways :
- Content protection by logged in user.
- Content protection by password.
- Content protection by User roles.
It will works for any post, page and custom post type also.
Feature :
- You can add content protection module on any page,post or custom post type.
- You can apply any one mechanism or all in one post.
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When content will protected then a message will displayed.Now you can update the message from admin area.
Follow : Settings => wp content protection .
Click here for plugin settins.
New Feature :
I have added the two new Feature.
1: Using by shortcode :
`[wpcp_content_protection is_logged_in=’#enter 0 or 1 #’ is_password=’#enter password#’ is_user_roles=’#enter editor roles#’]…….. content …..[/wpcp_content_protection] `
For more detailed describe of all the paramater, how can we use, please visit .Click Here
2: By using functions
print this function :
` echo wpcp_protection_with_advanced_custom_field(‘#Enter customfield key#’,’#Enter value 0 or 1#’,’#enter editor roles#’,’#enter password#’);`
For more detailed describe of all the paramater, how can we use, please visit .Click Here
2.1 : For password security : click here
For any doubts, please email me with my email id : shankranand.mca@gmail.com : or visit :https://shankaranandmaurya.wordpress.com:
Installation
- Upload
wp content protectionto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- After activating check all the settings on below path : Settings => wp content protection .
Click here for plugin settins.
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FAQ
WP Content Protection: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is WP Content Protection free?
Yes. WP Content Protection is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Content Protection safe to use in 2026?
WP Content Protection shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Content Protection?
WP Content Protection is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,784 times since it launched in March 2015. It was downloaded 100 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Content Protection work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Content Protection is officially tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Content Protection last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on October 11, 2015 (11 years ago).
Who makes WP Content Protection?
WP Content Protection is developed and maintained by Shankaranand Maurya.
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