WordPress plugin comparison
Password Protected vs Password Protect
Password Protected
by Saad Iqbal
300K+ installs4.4
Password Protect
by Huzaifa Al Mesbah
200+ installs3.7
At a glance
- Password Protected has more active installs: 300K+, against 200+ for Password Protect.
- On a typical day, Password Protected is downloaded about 7,281 times, Password Protect about 12.
- Password Protected is rated higher: 4.4 out of 5 from 143 reviews, against 3.7 from 3 reviews.
- Password Protected was updated more recently: Oct 30, 2026, against Sep 26, 2026 for Password Protect.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Password Protected has been around longer: since 2012, against 2024 for Password Protect.
Line by line
Password Protected leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Password Protected | Password Protect |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #189 | #12,977 |
| Active installs | 300K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 287.6K | 350 |
| Rating | 4.4(143) | 3.7(3) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.49 | ×0.40 |
| Last release | 10 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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