WordPress plugin comparison
PPWP vs Password Protect
At a glance
- PPWP has more active installs: 30K+, against 100+ for Password Protect.
- On a typical day, PPWP is downloaded about 877 times, Password Protect about 13.
- PPWP is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 272 reviews, against 3.7 from 3 reviews.
- PPWP was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Sep 26, 2026 for Password Protect.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- PPWP has been around longer: since 2018, against 2024 for Password Protect.
Line by line
PPWP leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  PPWP |  Password Protect |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #978 | #12,996 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 41.7K | 356 |
| Rating | 4.7(272) | 3.7(3) |
| Support threads resolved | 50% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.13 | ×0.34 |
| Last release | 5 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 7.4 |
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