How Password Protected — Lock Entire Site, Pages, Posts, Categories, and Partial Content Affects Your WordPress Speed

D+
Estimated Speed Score
Measured Performance
Tested Feb 2026 · How we test
+2 ms
TTFB Impact
+0 MB
Memory Impact
+8
DB Queries
Low impact
Plugin Overview
Active Installs300K+
Rating4.4/5 (136)
Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1
Requires PHP5.6+
Last UpdatedDec 18, 2025
Downloads6.9M+
AuthorSaad Iqbal
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Performance Analysis

Performance Impact

Password Protected — Lock Entire Site, Pages, Posts, Categories, and Partial Content receives an estimated speed score of D+. Our real benchmark tests measured the following impact when activating this plugin:

  • TTFB impact: +2 ms
  • Memory impact: +0.0 MB
  • Additional DB queries: +8

Overall activation impact: low. This plugin adds minimal overhead to your WordPress site.

Maintenance Status

Last updated: 2025-12-18. Requires PHP 5.6+. Trusted by 300K+ active installations.

Benchmark data measured in an isolated Docker environment (WordPress 6.8, PHP 8.3, GeneratePress). See our full methodology.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Password Protected u2014 Lock Entire Site, Pages, Posts, Categories, and Partial Content slow down WordPress?
Password Protected u2014 Lock Entire Site, Pages, Posts, Categories, and Partial Content has an estimated speed score of D+. It may noticeably affect your site speed. Consider alternatives if performance is critical.
Is Password Protected u2014 Lock Entire Site, Pages, Posts, Categories, and Partial Content still maintained?
Password Protected u2014 Lock Entire Site, Pages, Posts, Categories, and Partial Content was last updated on 2025-12-18. It has 300K+ active installations, indicating it is actively maintained and widely trusted.
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