Is Post Access Controller free?

Yes, Post Access Controller is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use Post Access Controller?

Post Access Controller has 10 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Post Access Controller alternatives?

Popular alternatives to Post Access Controller include Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…, Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &…, Really Simple Security – Simple and…. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does Post Access Controller work with the latest WordPress?

Post Access Controller has been tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. It requires WordPress 3.0.1+ and PHP false+.

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Post Access Controller

Name: Post Access Controller
Rating: 4.3 (6 reviews)
Author: arsdehnel

Enhances the Post "Visibility" options within the edit post page to allow specific users or groups of users access to the post.

By arsdehnel·Security·Free

4.3(6 reviews)

·10 active installs·Updated 9 years ago

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As of April 2026, Post Access Controller is a WordPress security plugin with 10 active installations and a 4.3/5 rating from 6 reviews. It has been downloaded 5.9K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2014. Last updated 9 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware….

4.3/56 reviews

10active installs

5.9K+total downloads

12 yearssince 2014

Overview

Initially this was developed for use on my own site to allow proposals I created for clients to live within my WordPress site as a custom post type but one that (even if someone stumbled across the URL) they wouldn’t be allowed to see. But the uses are already going beyond that for me and I’m sure there are many implementations that I haven’t even thought of.

Post Access

Within the edit form for any of your post types (see below for configuration options that will determine which types of posts get this option) there is a new meta box that allows you to indicate what type of access controls you would like to enforce on that post. If you choose “By Individual” then you are given a list of all the current users for that WordPress installation. You can check…

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