Title: Restrict Website Access Author: Zohaib Ali Published: February 12, 2025 Last modified: August 21, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/restrict-website-access/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3659492) ![](https://ps.w.org/restrict-website-access/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3659492) # Restrict Website Access By [Zohaib Ali](https://profiles.wordpress.org/zohaibalimemonx/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/restrict-website-access.1.0.2.zip) * [Details](https://lin.wordpress.org/plugins/restrict-website-access/#description) * [Reviews](https://lin.wordpress.org/plugins/restrict-website-access/#reviews) * [Installation](https://lin.wordpress.org/plugins/restrict-website-access/#installation) * [Development](https://lin.wordpress.org/plugins/restrict-website-access/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/restrict-website-access/) ## Description Restrict Website Access lets you protect your entire WordPress site with a password- based access screen. It is useful when a site is private, under development, in staging, or temporarily not intended for public access. Key features: * Password protection for the entire public-facing website. * Simple setup with no coding required. * Useful for private, staging, and under-development websites. * Editable access-screen content and layout options. * Lightweight interface with straightforward settings. Logged-in WordPress users can continue working in the dashboard while public visitors are shown the password screen when protection is enabled. ### Source Code The plugin’s custom JavaScript and CSS source files are included in the distributed plugin under `includes/admin/` and `includes/public/`. The plugin also bundles the third-party Notyf library: * Project: Notyf * Source: https://github.com/caroso1222/notyf * License: MIT * Bundled location: `includes/admin/library/notyf/` ## Installation #### From the WordPress Dashboard 1. Go to **Plugins > Add New**. 2. Search for **Restrict Website Access**. 3. Click **Install Now**. 4. Activate the plugin. 5. Go to **Settings > Restrict Website Access** and configure access protection. #### Manual Installation 1. Upload the `restrict-website-access` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`. 2. Activate **Restrict Website Access** from the Plugins screen. 3. Go to **Settings > Restrict Website Access** and configure the plugin. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d0033d93efc0a12337b61e86c29f485aff5f9c5e1e7935e041f8d160fa3d56f4? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Great little and simple plugin to limit website access](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-little-and-simple-plugin-to-limit-website-access/)󠁿 [GregW](https://profiles.wordpress.org/gwmbox/) May 20, 2026 Does what it says and works very simply. Settings are basic and easy to follow. Looking forward to some additions and tweaks of which I have suggested in a support topic. EDIT: My suggestions have all been added to the plugin, awesome work. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/bdd6d3a0444ba0b213f7ce42cc7fa01ae5f4a0b76f182675c91edb64b0ea2eb6? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Easy and straight forward](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/easy-and-straight-forward-11/)󠁿 [geoffreymerck](https://profiles.wordpress.org/geoffreymerck/) November 21, 2025 I came across this extension and I am using it for a website which is currently under development. It is easy to use, simple settings, no bloat ! Thank you ! 🙂 [ Read all 2 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/restrict-website-access/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Restrict Website Access” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Zohaib Ali ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/zohaibalimemonx/) [Translate “Restrict Website Access” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/restrict-website-access) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/restrict-website-access/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/restrict-website-access/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/restrict-website-access/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/restrict-website-access/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.2 * Added editable access-screen elements. * Added a layout option. * Confirmed compatibility with WordPress 7.1. #### 1.0.1 * Minor user-interface improvements. #### 1.0.0 * Initial release on WordPress.org. ## Meta * Version **1.0.2** * Last updated **7 days ago** * Active installations **70+** * WordPress version ** 6.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.1** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/restrict-website-access/) * Tags * [limit access](https://lin.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/limit-access/)[page lock](https://lin.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/page-lock/) [page restrict](https://lin.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/page-restrict/)[password-protected](https://lin.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/password-protected/) * [Advanced View](https://lin.wordpress.org/plugins/restrict-website-access/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 2 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/restrict-website-access/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/restrict-website-access/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/restrict-website-access/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/restrict-website-access/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/restrict-website-access/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/restrict-website-access/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/restrict-website-access/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Zohaib Ali ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/zohaibalimemonx/) ## Support Issues resolved in last two months: 1 out of 1 [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/restrict-website-access/)