Password Protected Categories is a simple WordPress plugin that lets you lock entire categories with a password, user role, or user login. Protect posts, products, and custom taxonomies without complex membership setups. It’s fast to configure, works with popular themes and plugins, and gives you fine control over who sees what—perfect for client areas, wholesale, private blogs, and more.
- Protect entire categories with a single password
- Restrict by logged-in users or specific user roles
- Works with posts, WooCommerce products, and custom taxonomies
- Create multiple protected categories with different rules
- Private, password, or public visibility options per category
- Automatically hides protected content from menus and widgets
- Customizable password entry pages and messages
- Supports multiple passwords for shared access
- Inherit protection to all child categories and content
- Compatible with most themes and page builders
- SEO-friendly: search engines can still index public content
- Works alongside caching and performance plugins
- Granular control for wholesale, client portals, and member areas
- No coding required; quick setup in minutes
- Developer-friendly with hooks and filters