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Jetpack Protect vs Post Lockdown (2026)

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

Jetpack Protect

Jetpack Protect

4.7(120)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View Jetpack Protect
VS
Post Lockdown

Post Lockdown

4.6(9)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Post Lockdown

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Jetpack Protect has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 120 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Jetpack Protect has accumulated 2.3M+ total downloads while Post Lockdown has 22K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Jetpack Protect
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Post Lockdown4.6/5
Total Reviews
120Jetpack Protect
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Post Lockdown9
Active Installs
100K+Jetpack Protect
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Post Lockdown1.0K+
Total Downloads
2.3M+Jetpack Protect
◄
Post Lockdown22K+
Support Resolution
N/AJetpack Protect
Post LockdownN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoJetpack Protect
►
Post Lockdown2 months ago
First Released
2022Jetpack Protect
Post Lockdown2015
Age
4 yearsJetpack Protect
Post Lockdown11 years
WP Requires
6.7+Jetpack Protect
Post Lockdown4.6+
PHP Requires
7.2+Jetpack Protect
Post Lockdown7.4+
Business Model
FreeJetpack Protect
Post LockdownFree
Latest Version
4.4.1Jetpack Protect
Post Lockdown4.0.5

Rating Breakdown

Jetpack Protect

4.7/5(120 reviews)
5
89%
4
3%
3
0%
2
2%
1
7%

Post Lockdown

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

Recent Reviews

Jetpack Protect Reviews

by velkyrudolf

super

super

by halKAhalKI

Excellent

Excellent

by vladimir9669

Советую! Хорошо улучшает скорость!

Перепробовал много много плагинов, лучше пока не нашел! Работают очень хорошо даже без премиума!

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jetpack Protect or Post Lockdown more popular?
Jetpack Protect has 100K+ active installations while Post Lockdown has 1.0K+. Jetpack Protect is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Jetpack Protect or Post Lockdown?
Jetpack Protect has a 4.7/5 rating from 120 reviews, while Post Lockdown has a 4.6/5 rating from 9 reviews.
Are Jetpack Protect and Post Lockdown free?
Jetpack Protect is free and Post Lockdown is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Jetpack Protect or Post Lockdown?
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?
Jetpack Protect was last updated 4 months ago and Post Lockdown was last updated 2 months ago.

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