Description
Better Protected Password Pages is a lightweight plugin for improving WordPress’s built-in password-protected posts and pages.
The plugin keeps the native WordPress password protection workflow, then adds simple controls for the visitor-facing password form.
Features:
- Remove the default “Protected:” prefix from protected content titles.
- Customize the password form intro text.
- Customize the submit button label.
- Customize the failed password message.
- Add an optional password field placeholder.
- Set the protected content password cookie duration.
- Add an optional logo/image above the password form.
- Set optional button and form background colours.
- Add optional custom CSS classes to the password form wrapper.
- Enable lightweight default styling for password forms.
- Add per-page/post overrides for password-protected content.
- Reset settings to defaults.
Better Protected Password Pages is intentionally small. It does not replace WordPress roles, membership plugins, or access-control systems.
Installation
- Upload the
better-protected-pagesfolder to/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate Better Protected Password Pages through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
- Go to Settings > Better Protected Password Pages.
- Configure the global password form settings.
FAQ
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Does this replace WordPress password protection?
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No. It uses WordPress’s built-in password-protected content feature and improves the title and password form experience.
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Can I set different settings per page?
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Yes. Password-protected posts, pages, and public custom post types can use per-content overrides for form text, failed password text, logo/image, and colours.
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Does this work with membership plugins?
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Membership plugin integrations are not part of the current scope.
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Does this include a visual styling builder?
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No. The plugin includes an optional lightweight default stylesheet and a custom CSS class field for theme or custom CSS targeting.
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Will the password form match my theme?
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By default, the form relies on your active theme. If you enable the default styling option, the plugin loads a small stylesheet that adds light form structure.
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What happens on uninstall?
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The plugin removes its saved settings and per-content override metadata when uninstalled.
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Contributors & Developers
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Changelog
0.1.29
- Initial MVP.
- Removes the default “Protected:” title prefix.
- Adds global settings for password form intro text, button label, placeholder, and cookie duration.
- Adds failed password message, logo/image, button colour, and background colour settings.
- Adds optional custom CSS class support and lightweight default styling.
- Adds per-page/post override settings for protected content.
- Adds uninstall cleanup.