Client Lock
Give a client the editor, not the plugin screen.
Client Lock is a proposed WordPress plugin — Give a client the editor, not the plugin screen. It is not available for download yet — 0 of the 45 votes needed have been cast. Vote to move it forward, or join the waitlist to be emailed on release.
Updated
At a glance
- Status
- Collecting votes
- Votes
- 0 of 45 (45 to go)
- Requirements
- WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+
- Integrations
- WordPress roles, admin menu
- Pricing
- Free core + Pro · Pro from $19/year
- Build time
- ~4 weeks after threshold
The problem
Agencies hand over wp-admin and then spend Monday restoring a plugin the client installed from a search.
Who this WordPress plugin is for
Agencies that train clients to edit content and nothing else.
Client Lock is a proposed WordPress plugin for the account you give a client.
Client roles keep posts and pages and lose plugins, themes, and updates. An agency switch unlocks the full admin for your own user without editing capabilities by hand. It is not a general role editor.
Proposed plugin features
What this WordPress plugin would include in an initial release.
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Hide plugins, themes, and updates
Those screens are removed for the roles you mark as clients.
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Leave content editable
Posts, pages, and the media library stay available.
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Agency unlock
Your administrator keeps full admin. One switch restores a client role when you are on a call.
Not in the first release
Kept out of scope on purpose, so the first version ships small and focused.
- A full role editor
- White-label branding
- Client billing
Concept screens
What happens after you vote
Every draft follows the same path from proposal to release.
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Collecting votes You are here
The community decides whether this plugin gets built.
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Threshold reached
Enough votes — the draft enters the build queue.
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In development
Scope stays close to the published feature list.
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Ready to download
Waitlisted voters are emailed first, with download details.
WordPress roles, admin menu
WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+
Free core + Pro · Pro from $19/year
A role editor, a custom capability snippet, not giving the client a login
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this WordPress plugin draft.
Is this a role editor?
No. It applies one lock: content stays, plugin and theme screens go.
Can the agency still install plugins?
Yes. Administrator accounts are not locked.
Is Client Lock available to download yet?
No. Client Lock is a proposed WordPress plugin, not a finished download. It has 0 of the 45 votes needed before development starts.
What does Client Lock do?
Give a client the editor, not the plugin screen. It is a WordPress plugin proposal published on DraftPlugins, where the community votes on which plugins get built.
When will Client Lock be released?
Estimated build time is ~4 weeks after threshold. Everyone on the waitlist is emailed as soon as it ships.
How much will Client Lock cost?
Expected pricing: Free core + Pro · Pro from $19/year. Pricing for a draft is indicative and can change before release.
How do I get notified when Client Lock is ready?
Vote on this page and join the waitlist with your email. We only email you about Client Lock — release notes and access details.
What does Client Lock require?
Planned requirements: WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+.