This plugin safeguards your valuable content by disabling text selection for regular users while allowing full access for administrators and editors.
As of April 2026, Disable Text Selection is a WordPress text selection plugin with 30 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 1.1K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.5+ and PHP 5.6+. Available on WordPress.org since 2024. Top alternative: eDarpan: Website Protection.
This WordPress plugin controls text selection on your website by allowing users to select text only within specific HTML elements, effectively protecting your content. By preventing unauthorized copying, you can maintain the integrity of your work. Additionally, this plugin helps prevent content copying through browser extensions or by disabling JavaScript, further enhancing your content protection strategy. Administrators retain full text selection capabilities, ensuring that the functionality of your site remains intact. With a focus on enhancing user experience, this tool effectively protects your intellectual property without compromising accessibility.
Allowed Elements:
<form><input><textarea><pre><code>Selection Control:
| WordPress | 4.5+ requiredTested up to 6.8.5 |
| PHP | 5.6+ required |
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