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Password Protected Categories

Protect your WordPress categories with ease using the Password Protected Categories plugin. Create secure areas for your website while keeping the rest of your site public. Add extra layers of protection by setting up passwords for specific categories and their subcategories. Streamline the user experience by automatically unlocking posts and subcategories when the correct password is entered.

Version2.1.27
Updated10 Jan 2026
LicenceGPL
Developerbarn2.co.uk
Secure Your WordPress Content with Password Protected Categories
Protect your blog posts, portfolios, events, items, and custom post types with ease using WordPress Password Protected Categories. Easily set up and manage access to different sections of your website.
Effortless Password Protection
Keep specific categories on your website private by assigning passwords to them. This plugin allows you to create a secure area on your site while keeping the rest of it public.
Enhanced Security Features
Layer up your security by adding additional passwords to your categories and instantly protect the entire group, its subcategories, or individual posts.
Wide Compatibility
This plugin supports all post types in WordPress, including portfolios, events, products, and pages. You can easily protect hierarchical taxonomies like categories.
Private and Internal Categories
Create private categories that are only visible to administrators or editors, or make private classes accessible to specific roles only. Keep your sensitive content secure and hidden from unauthorized users.
Login Page for Seamless User Experience
Allow visitors to access protected categories with a dedicated login page and sidebar. Once they enter the correct password, they will be directed to the desired category without any hassle.
User-Friendly Interface
Streamline the user experience by automatically unlocking all posts within a category once the visitor enters the password. No need to re-enter the password for each post or subcategory.

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