# WP Term Locks

> WP Term Locks has 10+ active installs and 59 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 48/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** WP Term Locks works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 hours ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.

**Prevent categories, tags, and other taxonomy terms from being edited or deleted**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,824
- **Downloads (30 days):** 59 (+90.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 48/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Oct 10, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.8.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** John James Jacoby (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/johnjamesjacoby/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-term-locks/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [lock](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/lock/) | #11 | 23 |
| [meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meta/) | >100 | 237 |
| [metadata](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/metadata/) | #63 | 129 |
| [taxonomy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/taxonomy/) | >100 | 293 |
| [term](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/term/) | #26 | 49 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| lock | >100 | 2,546 |
| meta | >100 | 9,948 |
| metadata | >100 | 6,382 |
| taxonomy | >100 | 4,405 |
| term | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Post Lockdown](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-lockdown/) | 1K+ | 4.6/5 (9) | Sep 10, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 2 | [Wbcom Designs – Private Community for BuddyPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lock-my-bp/) | 300+ | 4.9/5 (25) | Nov 28, 2025 | 58/100 |
| 3 | [Lock Your Updates Plugins/Themes Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lock-your-updates/) | 300+ | 5/5 (5) | Mar 22, 2015 | 38/100 |
| 4 | [Lock Reusable Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lock-reusable-blocks/) | 200+ | 5/5 (6) | Jun 28, 2022 | 38/100 |
| 5 | [bbPress Protected Forums](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bbpress-protected-forums/) | 90+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 20, 2012 | 32/100 |
| 6 | [Screen Stay Awake](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/screen-stay-awake/) | 80+ | 5/5 (6) | May 20, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 7 | [Lockee](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lockee/) | 50+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 21, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 8 | [Zedna Maintenance Mode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zedna-maintenance-mode/) | 30+ | — | Mar 12, 2020 | 24/100 |
| 9 | [Disable Post Locking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-post-locking/) | 20+ | 4.5/5 (2) | Sep 20, 2013 | 30/100 |
| 10 | [Lock Login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lock-login/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 4, 2023 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Term Locks safe to use in 2026?
WP Term Locks works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 hours ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Term Locks?
WP Term Locks is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,824 times since it launched in January 2016. It was downloaded 59 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Term Locks work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Term Locks is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.33, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Term Locks last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on October 10, 2026 (11 hours ago).

### Who makes WP Term Locks?
WP Term Locks is developed and maintained by John James Jacoby.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Term Locks?
The most popular alternatives to WP Term Locks are Post Lockdown (1K+ installs), Wbcom Designs (300+ installs) and Lock Your Updates Plugins/T… (300+ installs).


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