# WP Copy Protect

> WP Copy Protect has 1K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 8 reviews and 221 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 39/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Copy Protect shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

**Protect your WordPress blog form content hunter people or script, This small plugin will protect your blog post from copy past blogger who steal others contents.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 39,926
- **Downloads (30 days):** 221 (+11.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 8 reviews
- **Health score:** 39/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.6
- **Last updated:** Mar 18, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.1.27
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** areafin5 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/areafin5/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-copy-protect/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [copy protect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/copy-protect/) | #1 | 12 |
| [Disable text selecting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/disable-text-selecting/) | #1 | 1 |
| [Protect your wordpress site](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/protect-your-wordpress-site/) | #1 | 1 |
| [WordPress copy protect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-copy-protect/) | #1 | 3 |
| [WP Copy Protect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-copy-protect/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| copy protect | >100 | 1,118 |
| Disable text selecting | >100 | 583 |
| Protect your wordpress site | >100 | 2,524 |
| WordPress copy protect | >100 | 1,103 |
| WP Copy Protect | >100 | 998 |

## Version adoption

- 1.6: 93.2%
- 1.5: 6.8%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [CopySafe Web Protection – Copy Protect Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-copysafe-web/) | 800+ | 4.1/5 (12) | Jun 15, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 3 | [WP Copy Content Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-copy-content-protection/) | 500+ | 5/5 (6) | Jul 5, 2023 | 39/100 |
| 4 | [CopyProof Website](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/copyproof-website/) | 300+ | 4.4/5 (7) | May 24, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 5 | [TG Copy Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tg-copy-protection/) | 100+ | 4.2/5 (13) | Aug 1, 2015 | 34/100 |
| 6 | [SafeGuard Media Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/safeguard-media/) | 100+ | 5/5 (5) | Sep 19, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 7 | [Smart Copy Protect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-copy-protect/) | 60+ | 4/5 (4) | Jun 13, 2019 | 29/100 |
| 8 | [Disable Right Click Ninetyseven Infotech](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-right-click-ninetyseven-infotech/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 6, 2023 | 30/100 |
| 9 | [WP Disable right click](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-disable-right-click/) | 10+ | — | Jul 6, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 10 | [WP Content Copy Protect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-content-copy-protect/) | 10+ | — | Nov 6, 2019 | 23/100 |
| 11 | [SafeGuard Cloud Paywall – Bot Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/safeguard-cloud-paywall/) | <10 | — | Oct 5, 2025 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP Copy Protect free?
Yes. WP Copy Protect is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Copy Protect safe to use in 2026?
WP Copy Protect shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Copy Protect?
WP Copy Protect is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 39,926 times since it launched in July 2014. It was downloaded 221 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Copy Protect work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Copy Protect is officially tested up to WordPress 5.1.27, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Copy Protect last updated?
The latest version, 1.6, was released on March 18, 2019 (8 years ago).

### Who makes WP Copy Protect?
WP Copy Protect is developed and maintained by areafin5.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Copy Protect?
The most popular alternatives to WP Copy Protect are CopySafe Web Protection (800+ installs), WP Copy Content Protection (500+ installs) and CopyProof Website (300+ installs).


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