Question 1

What is the best WordPress Locking plugin?

Accepted Answer

The most widely used locking plugins are ranked by active installations on PluginSift. You can sort by popularity, rating, or recent updates to find the best option for your needs. As of April 2026, there are 2 locking plugins available.

Question 2

How many WordPress Locking plugins are there?

Accepted Answer

As of April 2026, there are 2 WordPress locking plugins listed on PluginSift. This includes free, freemium, and premium options from various developers.

Question 3

Are there free Locking plugins for WordPress?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the majority of WordPress locking plugins offer a free version. Many also have premium tiers with advanced features. You can use the filter options above to browse only free plugins.

Question 4

How do I compare Locking plugins?

Accepted Answer

PluginSift lets you compare any two plugins side by side. Visit a plugin page and click "Compare", or use the Compare tool in the navigation. Comparison pages show ratings, active installations, support quality, update frequency, and more.

WordPress Locking Plugins

Simple User Locking

ProLocker

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