User Approval Management WordPress Plugin
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $59.99/year
- Category
- Security
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for New User Approve
New User Approve vs Solid Security Pro
Solid Security Pro wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | New User Approve | Solid Security Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.9/10 | 8.4/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $59.99/year (better) | $99/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | – |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 700K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Security | Security |
| Vendor | New User Approve | SolidWP |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose New User Approve if…
- Membership and gated sites
- Sites that get spam sign-ups
- You want the lower starting price
Choose Solid Security Pro if…
- Site owners who want a paid WordPress security plugin with virtual patching
- Agencies hardening client logins
Features
New User Approve
- Manual registration approval
- Invitation codes
- Auto-approve by role
- Email domain allow and block lists
- Customizable email notifications
- Deadline-based registration
Solid Security Pro
- Firewall and malware protection
- Patchstack virtual patching
- Passwordless login
- Session hijacking protection
- Two-factor authentication
- Security event dashboard
Pros and cons
New User Approve
- Free version listed on WordPress.org
- Manual approval stops bot and spam sign-ups before access is granted
- Yearly plans start at $59.99
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Email domain lists and deadline registration need the Business plan
- No Trustpilot or G2 rating found
Solid Security Pro
- Single-site Pro price of $99 per year in third-party reviews
- Free version listed on WordPress.org
- Pro includes Patchstack virtual patching
- The $99 price comes from third-party reviews; the vendor pricing page did not confirm it in this check
- Multi-site pricing was not confirmed
Pricing plans
New User Approve
BasicStarts here
$59.99/year
- Manual approval of registrations
- Auto-approve selected user roles
- Invite-only registration
Professional
$79.99/year
- Customizable email notifications
- Bulk-generate and email invite codes
- Priority support
Business
$99.99/year
- Whitelist and blacklist email domains
- Deadline-based registration
- Priority support
Solid Security Pro
Solid Security ProStarts here
$99/year
1 site
- Patchstack virtual patching
- Passwordless login
- Session hijacking protection
New User Approve vs Solid Security Pro questions
Is New User Approve better than Solid Security Pro?
On our comparison Solid Security Pro comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, New User Approve or Solid Security Pro?
New User Approve starts at $59.99/year and Solid Security Pro starts at $99/year.
Can I get New User Approve or Solid Security Pro cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Solid Security Pro is the paid version of the Solid Security WordPress plugin, adding features such as Patchstack virtual patching and passwordless login.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $99/year
- Category
- Security
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Solid Security Pro