
Password Protected Categories
The Password Protected Categories plugin by Barn2 Media allows users to easily secure specific categories on their WordPress website with password protection. This functionality enables website owners to restrict access to sensitive content or exclusive information by setting unique passwords for each category. By implementing this plugin, users can maintain control over who views their categorized content, enhancing privacy and security on their site.
- Version: 2.1.30 verified in the package
Type: Plugin
Developer: Barn2 Plugins - 1.35 MB (1,412,839 bytes)
password-protected-categories.zip - Category: GPL WordPress Plugins · Barn2 Media
- Files: 172, folders: 54
PHP 120 · JavaScript 23 · CSS 14 MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256 signatures
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Password Protected Categories is a powerful WordPress plugin designed to help you secure specific categories on your website or blog. Ideal for anyone looking to restrict access to sensitive content, this plugin allows you to protect exclusive information with unique passwords for each category.
Highlights
- Create hidden areas within your WordPress site to manage access to specific content.
- Control sharing of your recent work or particular files by setting category-specific passwords.
- Host invite-only events or showcase exclusive products with ease.
- Enhance privacy and security on your site by restricting who can view categorized content.
- Easy management of passwords for each category, offering flexibility and control.
Who it is for
This plugin is perfect for businesses, bloggers, and content creators who want to offer restricted access to certain categories of content while maintaining control over their audience.
How to install
To install, upload the ZIP file under Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin in WordPress, then activate it to start protecting your categories.
Current version: 2.1.30 · updated 4 weeks ago (October 8, 2026).
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- Result
- Clean — no threats found
- Scanned
- Oct 08, 2026, 01:52 PM UTC
- Engine
- ClamAV 1.5.4
- Files checked
- 172
- Size
- 1.35 MB
- SHA-256
- b04d7484562c6ab20257d6e0de088b1a70bb371ffcfcaa89c04b04be89da88b1
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