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Post Lockdown vs Auto Trash Delete (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Post Lockdown

Post Lockdown

4.6(9)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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Auto Trash Delete

Auto Trash Delete

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Post Lockdown has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 9 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Post Lockdown has accumulated 22K+ total downloads while Auto Trash Delete has 1.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Post Lockdown
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Auto Trash DeleteN/A
Total Reviews
9Post Lockdown
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Auto Trash Delete0
Active Installs
1.0K+Post Lockdown
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Auto Trash Delete10
Total Downloads
22K+Post Lockdown
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Auto Trash Delete1.8K+
Support Resolution
N/APost Lockdown
Auto Trash DeleteN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoPost Lockdown
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Auto Trash Delete10 years ago
First Released
2015Post Lockdown
Auto Trash Delete2015
Age
11 yearsPost Lockdown
Auto Trash Delete11 years
WP Requires
4.6+Post Lockdown
Auto Trash Delete4.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Post Lockdown
Auto Trash Deletefalse+
Business Model
FreePost Lockdown
Auto Trash DeleteFree
Latest Version
4.0.5Post Lockdown
Auto Trash Delete1.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Post Lockdown

4.6/5(9 reviews)
5
78%
4
0%
3
22%
2
0%
1
0%

Auto Trash Delete

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Post Lockdown Reviews

by tatof

Doesnt work on “patterns”

Plugin doesn’t work for patterns. Post type “WP-block” the posts (patterns) are visible and selectable but does not remove the “trash” buttons

by huubl

Simple and effective

Post Lockdown is an excellent plugin for admins that want to restrict lower user roles from editing or deleting specific posts.

by Khaliel

Do the job, but [edited]

I edit my review (original one below) as the “problem” doesn’t exist anymore with the new version. This plugin deserves a 5 stars now that a bulk option is available. The smartest and easiest lock pos

Auto Trash Delete Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Post Lockdown or Auto Trash Delete more popular?
Post Lockdown has 1.0K+ active installations while Auto Trash Delete has 10. Post Lockdown is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Post Lockdown or Auto Trash Delete?
Post Lockdown has a 4.6/5 rating from 9 reviews, while Auto Trash Delete has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Post Lockdown and Auto Trash Delete free?
Post Lockdown is free and Auto Trash Delete is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Post Lockdown or Auto Trash Delete?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Post Lockdown was last updated 2 months ago and Auto Trash Delete was last updated 10 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.