Whole-site protection
Put your entire WordPress website behind one password. Ideal for staging, pre-launch and private internal sites.
WordPress password protection
Password protect WordPress pages, posts and websites.
The simple way to lock an individual page, protect a whole WordPress website, or secure a parent page and its child pages. No coding and no membership system required.
Free Lite version · Single-site Pro licence · 14-day money-back guarantee
How it works
Protect WordPress content in three simple steps.
PageProtectPro keeps password protection straightforward, whether you are securing one page or an entire website.
Install PageProtectPro
Add the free WordPress password protect plugin from WordPress.org and activate it from your dashboard.
Choose what to protect
Select a page or post, switch on whole-site protection, or use Pro to protect a parent page and all its child pages.
Set and share a password
Save your settings, test the visitor-facing lock screen, and share the password with the people who need access.
Flexible protection
Everything you need to password protect WordPress content.
Use PageProtectPro for private pages, internal resources, client review sites, staging websites and structured page sections.
Individual pages and posts
Password protect WordPress pages and posts while leaving the rest of your website public.
Parent + child protection
With Pro, protect a parent page and automatically apply the same protection to its child pages.
Role-based bypass
Let selected logged-in WordPress roles bypass the password screen while they work.
Custom lock screen
Adjust visitor-facing text and colours so the password screen fits your website.
Custom logo in Pro
Add your own logo and an optional footer note for a more branded visitor experience.
Video overview
See PageProtectPro in action.
Watch the introduction to see how PageProtectPro helps you protect pages, posts, child-page sections and complete WordPress websites.
Simple plans
Start free. Upgrade when you need more.
Lite provides useful WordPress password protection at no cost. Pro adds parent and child-page protection and branded lock-screen options.
| Feature | Lite | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Whole-site password protection | Included | Included |
| Unlimited page and post protection | Included | Included |
| Role-based bypass controls | Included | Included |
| Lock-screen text and colour settings | Included | Included |
| Parent + child page protection | — | Included |
| Custom logo upload | — | Included |
| Custom footer note | — | Included |
| Price | Free | $29.95 USD/year |
Common uses
A focused solution for private WordPress content.
Client review areas
Share drafts, project notes, documents or temporary downloads behind a password.
Staff resources
Protect internal manuals, policies, training pages and operational information.
Websites under construction
Keep a new or redesigned WordPress website private until it is ready to launch.
Private page sections
Use Pro to secure a parent page and its child pages as one organised section.
Events and invitations
Limit access to private event details, schedules, RSVP information or family pages.
Staging websites
Add a simple password barrier while a test or development website is being reviewed.
Questions
Frequently asked questions.
Can I password protect an entire WordPress website?
Yes. Whole Site Protection is included in PageProtectPro Lite and Pro.
Can I password protect individual WordPress pages and posts?
Yes. Lite and Pro support unlimited individual page and post protection.
Can I password protect child pages automatically?
Yes. PageProtectPro Pro lets you protect a parent page and apply the same protection to its child pages.
Can logged-in users bypass password protection?
Yes. Role-based bypass controls can allow selected WordPress user roles to access protected content without entering the password.
Can I customise the password screen?
Yes. You can customise visitor-facing text and colours. Pro also includes custom logo upload and a custom footer note.
How much does PageProtectPro Pro cost?
PageProtectPro Pro costs $29.95 USD per year for a single-site licence and includes a 14-day money-back guarantee.
Ready to protect your WordPress content?
Download PageProtectPro Lite free from WordPress.org, or choose Pro for parent + child page protection and custom branding options.