WordPress plugin comparison
Password for WP vs Password Protected
At a glance
- Password Protected has more active installs: 300K+, against 200+ for Password for WP.
- On a typical day, Password Protected is downloaded about 7,281 times, Password for WP about 12.
- Password for WP has no reviews yet.
- Password Protected was updated more recently: Oct 30, 2026, against Jun 19, 2026 for Password for WP.
- Password Protected is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Password for WP.
- Password Protected has been around longer: since 2012, against 2020 for Password for WP.
Line by line
Password Protected leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Password for WP |  Password Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #11,759 | #189 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 300K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 550 | 287.6K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.4(143) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.33 | ×1.49 |
| Last release | 4 months ago | 10 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.4 |
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