Pippin Williamson

Easily put your site into maintenance mode with this plugin so that you can perform updates. The plugin works by taking a selection of IP addresses and comparing them to the visitor’s IP address.
Users whose IP addresses match those specified in the settings page can view the site normally. Users who do not have IP access are directed either you a WordPress page (which you pick), or to any external url.
It’s extremely simple to use:
<ul>
<li>activate the plugin</li>
<li>go to the “Maintenance Mode” settings</li>
<li>check the “Enable Box”</li>
<li>enter the IP addresses that should have access</li>
<li>choose whether to redirect non-authorized users to a page or url</li>
<li>choose the page or enter the url</li>
</ul>
Once your site is ready to be made available again, simple uncheck the “Enable” box.

CGC Maintenance Mode

Good options, no check if the URL is on the same domain which causes redirect loop.



Almost there

This plugin allows you to put your site into maintenance mode, by allowing only users with specified IP addresses to view the site.

Pranav MT

Hide My Website is a powerful security plugin that allows you to protect your entire WordPress site or specific pages behind a password prompt. It offers various security features to enhance your website’s protection against unauthorized access.
<a href="https://tastewp.com/plugins/hide-my-website/" rel="nofollow ugc">Live Demo</a>
Key Features: 
* 🔐 Password protect the entire site or specific pages 
* 🧩 Multiple login templates 
* 🤖 Block bots by modifying robots.txt 
* 🚫 Search engine blocking 
* 🧾 IP whitelisting 
* 📡 Prevent feeds & XML-RPC 
* 📄 Restrict specific pages 
* 🗂️ Robots.txt customization 
* ✉️ Disable all outgoing emails with one toggle 
* 🛑 Admin Bar badge: “Emails disabled” 
* 🔗 Hide Admin Login with a custom login URL 
* 🤖 Block AI Crawlers (GPTBot, ClaudeBot, CCBot) with robots.txt rules and HTTP headers (new)
Coming soon: 
* 🛡️ Brute-force Protection & Spam IP Block 
* ⏱️ Timed access control 
* 👥 User role-based access 
* 🎨 Customizable login page

Hide My Website – Password Protect, Block AI & Hide Admin Login


The Hide My Website plugin is an excellent choice for secure WordPress site. Password protection working finely. IP whitelisting feature and bot prevention mechanism are also very useful. 


Best password protect plugin

Hides your website behind a password prompt and manages various security features.

CGC Maintenance Mode vs Hide My Website – Password Protect, Block AI & Hide Admin Login