Expire Password Protected Pages
Description: This plugin will require visitors to type in the password each time they are visiting a password protected page.
The facts
- Rating
- 5★ from 3
- Active installs
- 200+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 22 May 2018
- Added
- Aug 2017
- Requires WP
- 3.7
- Tested up to
- WP 4.9.31
- Downloads
- 3,805
Our analysis
AI-assistedExpire Password Protected Pages is a WordPress plugin that requires users to enter a password each time they access a password-protected page. This ensures that the page remains secure, even if accessed from a public computer, as the session does not persist beyond the browser being closed.
The plugin is easy to install and activate within the WordPress backend, requiring no further configuration. It is particularly useful for those who want to enhance the security of password-protected content without modifying theme files.
Best for: This plugin suits website owners who need enhanced security for password-protected content.
What it does well
- ✓Requires password entry for each visit to protected pages
- ✓Prevents access from public computers
- ✓Avoids the need to edit theme files
- ✓Easy installation and activation process
Where it falls short
- •May not work correctly with cache plugins
- •Limited information available on features and updates
Verdict
Expire Password Protected Pages offers a straightforward solution for managing access to secure content, but its compatibility with caching systems may be a concern.
From the developer
TG's own description of Expire Password Protected Pages, lightly tidied.
Description: This plugin will require visitors to type in the password each time they are visiting a password protected page. This also will prevent the page from being accessible if someone types in the password on a public computer. By default WordPress password protected pages sessions will last 10 days. Originally came up with this idea when a client did not want a password protected pages accessible after the browser was closed. While you could add the code to your function.php within your theme I did not want the code to get overwritten when doing a theme update. Using this plugin avoids the need for updating the function.php file.
Once you have it uploaded to your WordPress install. Simply login to your WordPress backend and activate the plugin. After it’s activated you no longer need to do anything. You can test the page by refreshing the page after typing the password or closing your browser. Once you visit the page again it will force you to type in the password.
Please note: If you use a cache plugin it may cause the plugin to not work correctly. Please whitelist the page you’re password protecting within your cache plugin.
You can use this plugin by downloading and unzippping it to the /plugin directory. Once you have it uploaded to your web host login to your WordPress backend and activate the plugin. After it’s activated you no longer need to do anything.