WordPress Directory
Best Password Protection WordPress Plugins
4 plugins · 1.1M combined installs · 4.6/5 avg rating
The 4 Password Protection plugins below are ranked by active WordPress installations, the most objective signal of real-world adoption. Together they power over 1.1M websites and have collected 4,657 ratings averaging 4.6/5. The most widely-used option, Kadence Security, accounts for 700K installs.
Comparison
| # | Plugin | Author | Active Installs | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kadence Security | Nexcess | 700K | ★ 4.6 | 3,984 |
| 2 | Password Protected | Saad Iqbal | 300K | ★ 4.4 | 139 |
| 3 | Download Monitor | WP Chill | 80K | ★ 4.5 | 522 |
| 4 | Protect Uploads | Protect Uploads | 40K | ★ 4.8 | 12 |