Lock your entire WordPress site behind a single password with a branded lock screen, session or timed access, and simple admin controls.
Alternatives to PDF Password Protect
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JZB Secure Content Blockv1.0.0
A Gutenberg block to securely hide content using passwords. Designed to be fully compatible with page caching mechanisms.
Put your whole site, or only chosen pages, categories and post types, behind a password. Named passwords, your own password screen, no leaks.
Password protect WordPress pages and posts by user roles or with multiple passwords; protect your entire website with a single password.
MediaKnightv1.0.4
Make Media Library files private: block direct URL access to PDFs and images so only logged-in users can open them. Apache rules + Nginx snippet.
Watermark and password protect PDFs with WooCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads, and Download Monitor Shop. No Ghostscript required, PHP 8+ compatible.
Password Protectedv2.8.6
Password protect your WordPress site with one password. Control access, whitelist trusted IPs, and monitor password activity.
Control visibility of individual posts and custom post types based on user roles.
Lock your content behind various engagement gates including password protection, agreement forms, and user-generated content.
Password Protect Pages, Posts & Content in WordPress