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Post Lockdown vs TGG – WP Optimizer (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
View Post Lockdown
VS
TGG – WP Optimizer

TGG – WP Optimizer

5(2)

700 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View TGG – WP Optimizer

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, TGG – WP Optimizer has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Post Lockdown leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 700). Both are free WordPress plugins. Post Lockdown has accumulated 22K+ total downloads while TGG – WP Optimizer has 3.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Post Lockdown
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TGG – WP Optimizer5/5
Total Reviews
9Post Lockdown
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TGG – WP Optimizer2
Active Installs
1.0K+Post Lockdown
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TGG – WP Optimizer700
Total Downloads
22K+Post Lockdown
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TGG – WP Optimizer3.8K+
Support Resolution
N/APost Lockdown
TGG – WP OptimizerN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoPost Lockdown
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TGG – WP Optimizer1 year ago
First Released
2015Post Lockdown
TGG – WP Optimizer2022
Age
11 yearsPost Lockdown
TGG – WP Optimizer4 years
WP Requires
4.6+Post Lockdown
TGG – WP Optimizer5.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Post Lockdown
TGG – WP Optimizer7.0+
Business Model
FreePost Lockdown
TGG – WP OptimizerFree
Latest Version
4.0.5Post Lockdown
TGG – WP Optimizer1.25

Rating Breakdown

Post Lockdown

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

TGG – WP Optimizer

5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
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

TGG – WP Optimizer Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Post Lockdown or TGG – WP Optimizer more popular?
Post Lockdown has 1.0K+ active installations while TGG – WP Optimizer has 700. Post Lockdown is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Post Lockdown or TGG – WP Optimizer?
Post Lockdown has a 4.6/5 rating from 9 reviews, while TGG – WP Optimizer has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Post Lockdown and TGG – WP Optimizer free?
Post Lockdown is free and TGG – WP Optimizer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Post Lockdown or TGG – WP Optimizer?
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 TGG – WP Optimizer was last updated 1 year ago.

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