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Disable Right Click For WP

By Aftab Ali Muni

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Disable Right Click For WP Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin disables right click on your website to prevent actions like cut, copy, paste, and image saving.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.58/10

User Rating

4.3/5 (based on 42+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin is used to disable right click on your website to prevent actions such as cut, copy, paste, save image, view source, and inspect element.

However, when an Administrator or Site Editor is logged in, they can access everything without any of the above restrictions.

Note: Please clear or purge your website cache after installation.

Main features include disabling right click, disabling view source with shortcuts, disabling inspect element with shortcuts, disabling copy and cut shortcuts, disabling text selection, and disabling image drag-and-drop.

Comparing to Alternatives

Disable Right Click For WP has no close direct alternatives in its category, making it a unique choice for users seeking this specific functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Effectively disables right click and hotkeys for Chrome dev tools.
Simple to install and use with professional blocking of text and image copying.
Highly rated by users for its core functionality.
Works well on most WordPress versions prior to 6.2.

Weaknesses

Does not work on WordPress 6.2 as reported by multiple users.
Has a known security vulnerability (CVE-2022-29427) that remains unpatched.
Lacks a pro version with additional features.
Limited support for newer WordPress updates.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star and 4-star reviews, users generally appreciate the plugin's effectiveness despite some concerns about compatibility and security.

Positive highlights

'Excellent plugin that disables right click and hotkeys effectively.' — Abhinav
'Blocks copying texts and right clicking images professionally.' — novainfotechmyanmar
'Great plugin, thank you!' — posttdev
'Works very well despite the vulnerability, deserves 4 stars.' — jzu22

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Does not function on WordPress 6.2 as noted by several users.
Contains a medium severity security vulnerability that has not been fixed.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a straightforward, free plugin to disable right-click and prevent content copying on WordPress sites prior to version 6.2.

Not ideal for

Users running WordPress 6.2 or later, or those concerned about security vulnerabilities should consider alternative solutions or wait for updates.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes disabling right-click and blocking hotkeys to protect content from copying.

Final Verdict

Disable Right Click For WP is a unique plugin with no direct alternatives, offering effective content protection features appreciated by most users. However, its incompatibility with WordPress 6.2 and an unresolved medium severity security vulnerability are significant drawbacks.

While the plugin provides good value for those on older WordPress versions, users should weigh these issues carefully and consider their security needs before installation. The lack of a pro version limits advanced functionality and support options.