Actually blocks the save, not just the notice: a per-post exclusive lock that stops a second editor from overwriting someone else's work.
Alternatives to PMC Edit Lock Marker
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WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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Lock your content behind various engagement gates including password protection, agreement forms, and user-generated content.
Prevent Content Loss & Edit Conflicts: Lock WordPress Posts to a Single Browser Tab
Stop non-admin users trashing, deleting or unpublishing your site-critical posts and pages. Lock content down in seconds - no code required.
Search WordPress admin posts by custom fields (post meta) directly from the default search.
Track changes to user accounts, keep a lightweight activity log, lock/unlock users, change usernames, restrict dashboard access, and monitor logins.
Protect categories, tags, and other taxonomy terms from edits and deletion.