Password Protected Categories
$4.99 Free for Members
Password Protected Categories is a WordPress plugin that puts password protection on categories, so every post inside a chosen category is restricted. Access can be granted through customizable login forms, multiple passwords, and user role exemptions.
| Version | 2.1.29 |
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| Last Updated | July 18, 2026 |
| Type | WordPress Plugin |
| License | GPL v2 or later |
| Live Demo | View demo → |
100% GPL · Original files · Unlimited sites
- Original, unmodified files — delivered exactly as distributed by the developer
- GPL licensed — use it on unlimited websites, personal or client
- Free updates — new versions appear here as soon as they are released
- Verified downloads — every file is integrity-checked (SHA-256) before release
Distributed under the GNU General Public License. Not affiliated with the original developer; official support, license keys and developer-hosted services (such as one-click updates) are available only from the developer.
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Description
Password Protected Categories is a WordPress plugin for restricting content by category. When you protect a category, all posts within it are locked behind a password. You control who gets in using customizable login forms, more than one password, and exemptions for selected user roles.
Key Features
- Category-wide protection – Protecting a category restricts every post that belongs to it, so you do not have to secure posts one at a time.
- Customizable login forms – The login form shown to visitors can be customized to fit your site.
- User role exemptions – Chosen user roles can be exempted so they reach the protected posts without entering a password.
Who Is It For
This plugin is for WordPress site owners and WooCommerce store owners who want to keep selected categories and their posts private, and who need to decide access by password or by user role.
