Put your whole site, or only chosen pages, categories and post types, behind a password. Named passwords, your own password screen, no leaks.
Alternatives to Knock First – Password Protect Your Site
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Protect WordPress websites with a branded password gate, access logs, visitor tracking, contact information, and IP blocking.
Selective maintenance and service-status control for WordPress. Keep unaffected parts online with up to three independent Service Zones.
Password protect WordPress pages and posts by user roles or with multiple passwords; protect your entire website with a single password.
Password Protect Pages, Posts & Content in WordPress
ncdLabs Site Access Policiesv1.0.14
Control who can access your WordPress site, domain names, and URL paths with passwords, logins, roles, and reusable policies.
Password protect your entire WordPress site, pages, posts & WooCommerce. The password protected content protector with one-click magic bypass links.
Password Protectedv2.8.6
Password protect your WordPress site with one password. Control access, whitelist trusted IPs, and monitor password activity.
Lock your entire WordPress site behind a single password with a branded lock screen, session or timed access, and simple admin controls.
Password protect your WordPress site, pages and posts with a custom lock screen you design visually. No code needed, and it works with any theme.