Description

The Lock Posts locks editing of specific posts and pages in WordPress, preventing other site users from modifying content that has already been finalized and approved by the original author. It works directly in the admin panel via an option added to the editor of each post, targeted at those who maintain collaborative sites with multiple writers and need to protect important publications against accidental or unauthorized changes during the editorial routine.

Key Features of Lock Posts

  • Individual lock per post
    Each post or page can be locked separately without affecting the rest of the site’s content.
  • Direct control in the editor
    Adds an option to the WordPress editor to enable or disable the lock in just a few clicks.
  • Capability-based restriction
    Utilizes the WordPress role system to define who can apply and remove the lock.
  • Compatibility with native content types
    Works with WordPress posts and pages without requiring additional technical setup.
  • Visual status indicator
    Signals in the dashboard which items are protected to avoid accidental edit attempts.

Benefits of Lock Posts

  • Approved content preserved
    Completed posts remain intact even with multiple collaborators accessing the dashboard.
  • Less editorial rework
    Reduces unintended changes that would require revisions and corrections of already published material.
  • Safer collaborative workflow
    Allows delegating access without fearing that sensitive items are inadvertently modified.
  • Clear editorial governance
    Establishes an objective criterion for which content is locked against changes and which still allows editing.

Who is Lock Posts Recommended For?

  • Those coordinating corporate blogs with multiple writers and needing to protect articles already approved by the management.
  • You who maintain an institutional site with key pages (policy, terms, about) and want to prevent changes by other collaborators.
  • Those managing editorial teams, digital magazines or news portals with guest authors and multi-layer editorial workflows.

How to Download Lock Posts

Lock Posts is available for download here on Ultrapack. After saving the .zip file, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the file, install and activate. Once activated, the lock option will appear on the edit screen for posts and pages in your WordPress dashboard.

Recommended for multi-user editorial WordPress sites, Lock Posts tackles a specific problem that native permission controls do not solve on their own: locking individual content without revoking global capabilities from collaborators. Light integration with the editor keeps the adoption curve short and eliminates lengthy instructions for the team.

Frequently asked questions

Is WPMUDEV Lock Posts GPL-licensed?

Yes. WPMUDEV Lock Posts is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use WPMUDEV Lock Posts on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install WPMUDEV Lock Posts on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does WPMUDEV Lock Posts cost at Ultrapack?

WPMUDEV Lock Posts costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does WPMUDEV Lock Posts include updates?

Yes. The current version of WPMUDEV Lock Posts is 1.1.7, published at Ultrapack on Jan 31, 2017. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is WPMUDEV Lock Posts scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of WPMUDEV Lock Posts goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.