Plugiva ClientGuard – Safe WordPress for Clients

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Plugiva ClientGuard helps you safely hand over WordPress to clients without worrying about accidental changes.

With one-click Client Mode, you can protect plugins, themes, and critical settings while keeping the admin area clean and usable.

You can also lock Client Mode via configuration to prevent it from being disabled from the admin interface:

define( 'PCGD_LOCK_CLIENT_MODE', true );

This can be added in wp-config.php or defined programmatically in custom code.

When enabled, Client Mode is forced on and cannot be turned off from the dashboard, ensuring consistent protection.

Instead of blocking access aggressively, ClientGuard applies smart guardrails, allowing users to work freely without breaking important parts of your site.

This plugin is ideal for:
– Client-managed websites
– Multi-admin teams
– Sites where stability matters more than frequent changes

Client Mode

Enable Client Mode to instantly apply safe defaults:

  • Prevent plugin installation and deletion
  • Disable theme switching
  • Hide sensitive admin menus
  • Protect important content from edits
  • Protect critical settings like Site URL and Permalinks
  • Hide ACF (Advanced Custom Fields) admin automatically

Perfect for handing over websites to clients with confidence.

Key Features

  • One-click Client Mode for instant protection
  • Guard plugin installation, deletion, and activation
  • Prevent theme switching and editing
  • Hide selected admin menus (including ACF when active)
  • Protect important pages from editing or deletion
  • Protect critical WordPress settings (Site URL, Permalinks)
  • Works with ACF (Advanced Custom Fields) automatically
  • Safe defaults – nothing is locked on activation
  • Clean uninstall with no leftover data

What This Plugin Is NOT

  • Not a security or firewall plugin
  • Not a role or permission editor
  • Not designed to block administrators entirely

Plugiva ClientGuard focuses on preventing mistakes, not enforcing restrictions.

Developer Hooks

Plugiva ClientGuard includes developer-friendly hooks for customizing certain behaviors, such as modifying admin notice messages. Additional hooks may be introduced in future versions.

Snímky obrazovky

  • Client Mode settings for WordPress admin protection.
  • General Protection settings for plugins, themes, and critical site settings.
  • Content Protection interface for protecting selected pages.
  • Menu Visibility options for hiding admin menus.

Instalace

  1. Upload the plugiva-clientguard folder to /wp-content/plugins/
  2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu
  3. Go to Settings ClientGuard
  4. Enable only the guards you need

Nejčastější dotazy

Does this plugin completely block access?

No. ClientGuard hides menus and guards actions, but direct URLs remain accessible unless explicitly guarded.

Is this a security plugin?

No. This plugin is designed to prevent accidental changes, not to secure WordPress from attacks.

Can administrators still access hidden pages via URL?

Yes. Menu hiding is for visibility only. Action blocking is handled separately where needed.

Does it work with ACF (Advanced Custom Fields)?

Yes. ClientGuard can hide the ACF admin panel automatically when Client Mode is enabled, helping prevent accidental changes to custom fields.

What happens on uninstall?

All plugin settings are removed cleanly when the plugin is uninstalled.

Recenze

Pro tento plugin nejsou žádné recenze.

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Spolupracovníci

Přehled změn

1.3.0

  • Add configuration-based lock for Client Mode via PCGD_LOCK_CLIENT_MODE
  • Introduce centralized settings state resolver for consistent UI behavior
  • Improve settings and menu UI consistency under Client Mode

1.2.0

  • Added Site URL protection to prevent login and access issues
  • Added Permalink settings guard in Client Mode
  • Improved admin safety with critical settings protection

1.1.0

  • Added Client Mode for one-click admin protection
  • Improved menu control and UI behavior
  • Added ACF integration (auto-hide in Client Mode)
  • Enhanced capability handling for plugins and themes
  • Improved admin experience with clearer controls

1.0.1

  • Refined plugin description and tags for improved clarity and discoverability.

1.0.0

  • Initial release.