Easily make your entire WordPress content private in minutes.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- See site
- Category
- Security
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Password Protected
Password Protected vs Solid Security Pro
Solid Security Pro wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Password Protected | Solid Security Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1/10 | 8.4/10 (better) |
| Starts at | See website | $99/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | – | – |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Active installs | 300K+ | 700K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Security | Security |
| Vendor | Password Protected | SolidWP |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Password Protected if…
- Private sites, client previews and staging sites
- Sites that need one shared password for a section
Choose Solid Security Pro if…
- Site owners who want a paid WordPress security plugin with virtual patching
- Agencies hardening client logins
Features
Password Protected
- Password protect the whole site
- Protect pages, posts and products
- Partial content protection
- Role and IP access rules
- Multiple passwords
- Bot protection
Solid Security Pro
- Firewall and malware protection
- Patchstack virtual patching
- Passwordless login
- Session hijacking protection
- Two-factor authentication
- Security event dashboard
Pros and cons
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
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
Password Protected
Plans not listed. See Password Protected pricing
Solid Security Pro
Solid Security ProStarts here
$99/year
1 site
- Patchstack virtual patching
- Passwordless login
- Session hijacking protection
Password Protected vs Solid Security Pro questions
Is Password Protected better than Solid Security Pro?
On our comparison Solid Security Pro comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Password Protected or Solid Security Pro?
Password Protected starts at See website and Solid Security Pro starts at $99/year.
Can I get Password Protected 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