Best site lock plugins for WordPress
The most popular site lock plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. PrimePlaced leads with 30+ active installs, ahead of HTTP Authentication site lock (fewer than 10). All 2 plugins tagged “site lock” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 2 site lock plugins
- 1.
PrimePlacedThe most installed site lock plugin, with 30+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, updated 2 months ago.
- 2.
HTTP Authentication site lockFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 3 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.1.16.
All 2 plugins tagged “site lock”
PrimePlaced
Up in the last 7 days:1,659#25,063by dobrzepostawieni2 months ago
Lock your entire WordPress site behind a single password with a branded lock screen, session or timed access, and simple admin controls.
- Installs
- 30+
- Rating
- 5.0(2)
- Downloads
- 0/day
HTTP Authentication site lock
Up in the last 7 days:9,804#53,650by Affilipoint3 years ago
Restrict your site from the public while it's in development, staging or maintenance mode.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day