Description
At a glance
Lockdown WP Admin v2.3.2 is a free WordPress plugin with 10K+ active installs, 3.9/5 rating from 54 reviews, updated November 28, 2017, requires WordPress 3.6+. Download the latest GPL version below — free, with live demo included.
This plugin will hide WordPress Admin (/wp-admin/) when a user isn’t logged in. If a user isn’t logged in and they attempt to access WP Admin directly, they will be unable to and it will return a 404. It can also rename the login URL.
Also, you can add HTTP authentication directly from WP Admin and add custom username/password combinations for the HTTP auth or use the WordPress credentials.
This doesn’t touch any .htaccess files or change the WordPress core files. All the CSS/Images under /wp-admin/ are still accessible, just not the .php ones.
If you enable HTTP authentication, it will add HTTP authentication to the PHP files in /wp-admin/.
To contribute to the development, check out the GitHub Repository.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lockdown WP Admin?
Lockdown WP Admin is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 2.3.2. It is active on over 10K websites.
Is Lockdown WP Admin free to download?
Yes — Lockdown WP Admin 2.3.2 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package. Users rate it 3.9 out of 5 based on 54 reviews.
How do I install Lockdown WP Admin 2.3.2?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Lockdown WP Admin?
Lockdown WP Admin 2.3.2 requires WordPress 3.6 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Lockdown WP Admin last updated?
Version 2.3.2 was last updated on November 28, 2017. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Lockdown WP Admin download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 2.3.2
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 2.3.2 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | November 28, 2017 |
| Active installs | 10,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★☆ 3.9/5 (54 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 3.6 or higher |
| Author | Sean Fisher |
| Tags | lockdown, secure, security, vulnerability, website-security |
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