7 plugins compared · Updated August 2026 · Age Gate
Choosing a WordPress plugin for age gate comes down to a few things: whether it is still actively maintained, whether real users rate it well, and whether it does the specific job you need without dragging the rest of the site down.
We ranked 7 plugins using our WPScore, which weighs the user rating (adjusted for how many people actually rated it), how many sites run it, how recently it was updated, and which WordPress version it is tested against. 7 of them have enough public data to be scored; the rest are listed below the ranked block, clearly marked, rather than being given a number we cannot justify.
How this list is funded. Some links here earn us a commission if you buy. It costs you nothing extra, and it does not move anything up the list — the order comes from the WPScore, which is calculated from public ratings, install counts and update history. See the method.
At a glance
A plugin to check the age of a visitor before view site or specified content
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A lightweight, customisable age gate to lock content from younger audience.
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Age restricts adult only, vape or alcohol sites with a fullscreen popup window. Quick turnkey setup with customization and translation options.
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Add an age verification popup with Yes/No and Date of Birth check for WooCommerce or adult sites.
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Verify age at checkout, protect pages from underage visitors, or set up advanced identity verification checks. Setup wizard gets you going in minutes.
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Easily add a customizable age verification screen to your store.
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An age gate is a due diligence tool that, when paired with our complete age verification solution, improves your site’s regulatory compliance.
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