Title: VVertex Password Protect CPTs Author: Ahmad Raza Published: September 1, 2026 Last modified: September 1, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/vvertex-password-protect-cpts/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev =3675686) ![](https://ps.w.org/vvertex-password-protect-cpts/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3675686) # VVertex Password Protect CPTs By [Ahmad Raza](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ahmadraza9/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/vvertex-password-protect-cpts.1.0.0.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/vvertex-password-protect-cpts/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/vvertex-password-protect-cpts/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/vvertex-password-protect-cpts/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/vvertex-password-protect-cpts/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/vvertex-password-protect-cpts/) ## Description VVertex Password Protect CPTs adds a password field to the editor for public WordPress post types. When a password is configured, visitors who open that singular item on the front end must enter the correct password before the page is rendered. #### Features * Adds a password protection meta box to public post types. * Supports posts, pages, and public custom post types. * Protects only content where a password has been configured. * Keeps successful access unlocked for two hours. * Stores a derived verification token in the visitor cookie instead of the raw password. * Sends no content or visitor data to external services. * Includes no advertising, tracking, or remote code. #### Important scope note The plugin protects direct singular front-end requests handled by the normal WordPress template flow. It does not attempt to restrict data exposed separately through custom REST endpoints, custom API integrations, feeds, archives, search implementations, or third-party code. ## Screenshots [⌊Password protection field available in the WordPress editor.⌉⌊Password protection field available in the WordPress editor.⌉[ Password protection field available in the WordPress editor. [⌊Password protection field configured for a WordPress page.⌉⌊Password protection field configured for a WordPress page.⌉[ Password protection field configured for a WordPress page. [⌊Password protection available for supported custom post types.⌉⌊Password protection available for supported custom post types.⌉[ Password protection available for supported custom post types. [⌊Password protection meta box shown while editing content.⌉⌊Password protection meta box shown while editing content.⌉[ Password protection meta box shown while editing content. [⌊Password field configured for another supported content type.⌉⌊Password field configured for another supported content type.⌉[ Password field configured for another supported content type. [⌊Password protection available across public WordPress post types.⌉⌊Password protection available across public WordPress post types.⌉[ Password protection available across public WordPress post types. [⌊Password protection field displayed in the editor sidebar.⌉⌊Password protection field displayed in the editor sidebar.⌉[ Password protection field displayed in the editor sidebar. [⌊Password protection configuration for additional public content.⌉⌊Password protection configuration for additional public content.⌉[ Password protection configuration for additional public content. ## Installation 1. Upload the `vvertex-password-protect-cpts` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`, or install the plugin ZIP from Plugins > Add Plugin > Upload Plugin. 2. Activate VVertex Password Protect CPTs. 3. Edit a post, page, or public custom post type. 4. Enter a password in the Password Protect meta box and save the content. 5. Leave the field empty and update the content to remove this plugin’s password protection. ## FAQ ### Does this replace WordPress core password protection? No. This plugin uses its own password field and does not remove or modify WordPress core’s visibility controls. ### How long does a successful unlock last? The browser receives an unlock cookie that expires after two hours. ### Is the raw password stored in the visitor cookie? No. The cookie contains a derived verification token tied to the content ID and configured password. ### Does the plugin use an external service? No. Password checks are performed locally by WordPress. ### Does uninstalling the plugin delete my content? No. The plugin does not delete posts, pages, or custom post type content. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “VVertex Password Protect CPTs” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Ahmad Raza ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ahmadraza9/) [Translate “VVertex Password Protect CPTs” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/vvertex-password-protect-cpts) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/vvertex-password-protect-cpts/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/vvertex-password-protect-cpts/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/vvertex-password-protect-cpts/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/vvertex-password-protect-cpts/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.0 * Initial WordPress.org-ready release. * Added unique plugin prefixes and text domain. * Added nonce, capability, autosave, and revision checks. * Added proper input sanitization and output escaping. * Replaced raw-password unlock cookies with derived verification tokens. * Added secure cookie flags and no-cache headers for protected requests. * Added translation-ready user-facing strings. ## Meta * Version **1.0.0** * Last updated **4 days ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 5.5 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.1** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Tags * [content access](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/content-access/)[custom post types](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/custom-post-types/) [password protection](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/password-protection/) [private content](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/private-content/)[security](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/security/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/vvertex-password-protect-cpts/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/vvertex-password-protect-cpts/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/vvertex-password-protect-cpts/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Ahmad Raza ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ahmadraza9/) ## Support Got something to say? Need help? [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/vvertex-password-protect-cpts/)