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Custom iFrame Pro8.0/10Password Protected8.1/10

Custom iFrame Pro vs Password Protected

Password Protected wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureCustom iFrame ProPassword Protected
Our score8/108.1/10 (better)
Starts at$29 lifetimeSee website
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days–
BillingLifetime dealFree + paid plans
Active installs4K+300K+ (better)
Last Black Friday––
CategorySecuritySecurity
VendorCustom iFrame ProPassword Protected
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Custom iFrame Pro if…

  • WordPress sites that embed third-party content
  • Agencies embedding content on client sites
Custom iFrame Pro reviewVisit Custom iFrame Pro (opens in a new tab)

Choose Password Protected if…

  • Private sites, client previews and staging sites
  • Sites that need one shared password for a section
Password Protected reviewVisit Password Protected (opens in a new tab)

Features

Custom iFrame Pro

  • Embeds from 100+ sources
  • YouTube and Vimeo controls
  • Advanced embed security
  • 3D flipbook PDF viewer
  • Device frame display
  • Custom watermarks

Password Protected

  • Password protect the whole site
  • Protect pages, posts and products
  • Partial content protection
  • Role and IP access rules
  • Multiple passwords
  • Bot protection

Pros and cons

Custom iFrame Pro

  • Lifetime license with no recurring fees
  • Free version is available on WordPress.org
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Pro support through a helpdesk
  • The listed prices are a limited-time lifetime deal, so the regular price may change
  • White label is listed as coming soon
  • No Trustpilot, G2, or Capterra ratings were found for the plugin

Password Protected

  • Free on WordPress.org
  • Can protect the whole site, single pages, or only part of a page
  • Lightweight, with no user accounts required
  • Pro pricing is not shown on the WordPress.org plugin page
  • Ownership moved from Ben Huson to WPExperts in 2022, according to WP Tavern
  • Visitors without the password see no site content, so it does not suit public sites

Pricing plans

Custom iFrame Pro

  • StarterStarts here

    $29 lifetime

    1 site

    • Embed from 100+ sources
    • Pro level controls for YouTube
    • Lifetime automatic updates

  • Studio

    $49 lifetime

    5 sites

    • Embed from 100+ sources
    • Pro level controls for YouTube
    • Lifetime automatic updates

  • Agency

    $99 lifetime

    Unlimited sites

    • Embed from 100+ sources
    • Pro level controls for YouTube
    • Lifetime automatic updates

Password Protected

Plans not listed. See Password Protected pricing

Custom iFrame Pro vs Password Protected questions

Is Custom iFrame Pro better than Password Protected?

On our comparison Password Protected comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Custom iFrame Pro or Password Protected?

Custom iFrame Pro starts at $29 lifetime and Password Protected starts at See website.

Can I get Custom iFrame Pro or Password Protected cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

Both products

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