Section-Specific Dashboard Lock
Lock specific sections and submenus of the WordPress admin dashboard with custom passwords for enhanced control and security.
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·10 active installs·Updated 11 months agoAs of April 2026, Section-Specific Dashboard Lock is a WordPress password plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 324 times in total. Requires WordPress 5.0+ and PHP 7.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2025. Top alternative: Theme My Login.
0/5Rating
10active installs
324total downloads
1 yearsince 2025
Overview
The Section-Specific Dashboard Lock plugin enables you to lock access to specific sections and submenus within the WordPress admin dashboard. Ideal for website owners or developers who want to limit access to sensitive dashboard areas for certain users or even administrators.
Key Features:
- Lock main dashboard sections and submenus individually.
- Assign custom passwords to different areas.
- Reset locks on logout or re-login.
- Simple UI for enabling locks and setting passwords.
- Improves security without modifying user roles.
External Services
This plugin does not connect to or rely on any external services.
Resources
This plugin uses WordPress core APIs and does not include any third-party libraries or dependencies.
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Ratings & Reviews
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Compatibility
| WordPress | 5.0+ requiredTested up to 6.8.5 |
| PHP | 7.4+ required |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
1.1.0 – 2025-05-02
- Fixed issue where some plugin-specific sections were not locking due to dynamic menu slugs.
- Improved detection of query string-based pages and custom menu structures.
- Enhanced compatibility with plugins that add custom dashboard sections.
Contributors
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