Password Protected is a free WordPress plugin by Saad Iqbal with 300K+ active installs, ranked #189 among the most popular WordPress plugins today. It is rated 4.4/5 from 142 reviews and has been downloaded 8M times. The latest version 2.8.6 was released on October 30, 2026.
Highlights
- Ranks in the top 45.5% of all tracked plugins.
- Currently at its all-time best position.
- Last updated 2 days ago.
- Next install milestone: next 400K+.
Trend explorer
Monthly readings
| Month | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | #189 | ▬ |
| October 2026 | #189 | — |
Monthly readings
| Month | Installs | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 300K | — |
| October 2026 | 300K | — |
Websites using Password Protected
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⌕Details
- Author
- Saad Iqbal
- Version
- 2.8.6
- Last updated
- October 30, 2026
- Added
- February 2, 2012
- Requires WordPress
- 6.5
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First tracked
- October 30, 2026
Description
Password protect your WordPress site with one password. Control access, whitelist trusted IPs, and monitor password activity.
FAQ
How many sites use Password Protected?
Password Protected has 300K+ active installs according to WordPress.org.
How popular is Password Protected?
It is currently ranked #189 among tracked plugins, with a peak of #189.
When was Password Protected last updated?
The latest version (2.8.6) was released on October 30, 2026.
Who develops Password Protected?
Password Protected is developed by Saad Iqbal.
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