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 Protect the Children!
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WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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Single password form for groups of password-protected child pages. Enter the password and get redirected to the right child page automatically.
Turn your WordPress menu into smart navigation. Show the right links to the right people.
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.
Password protect your entire WordPress site, pages, posts & WooCommerce. The password protected content protector with one-click magic bypass links.
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
Password protect the single/detail pages of any post type behind a shared or per-post-type password, with a clean, modern unlock screen.
WP Secure Contentv2.0.0
Control who can see your posts, pages and WooCommerce products: members only, specific roles or a password, with optional copy protection.
CC Child Pagesv2.1.2
Display WordPress child pages in a responsive grid or list using a shortcode, Gutenberg block or Elementor widget.