WordPress plugin comparison
Knock First vs Password Protected
At a glance
- Password Protected has more active installs: 300K+, against 10+ for Knock First.
- On a typical day, Password Protected is downloaded about 7,281 times, Knock First about 8.
- Knock First is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.4 from 143 reviews.
- Password Protected was updated more recently: Oct 30, 2026, against Oct 16, 2026 for Knock First.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Password Protected has been around longer: since 2012, against 2026 for Knock First.
Line by line
Password Protected leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Knock First |  Password Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #31,067 | #189 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 300K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 135 | 286.3K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.4(143) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.19 | ×1.49 |
| Last release | 25 days ago | 11 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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