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How to Hide a Page in WordPress

Updated on:
June 5, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to set a WordPress page to private visibility.

Quick summary

Hiding a page in WordPress means changing its visibility status to Private, so it is no longer accessible to public visitors. You can do this directly from the WordPress editor by navigating to Pages, opening the target page, and updating the status setting.


Steps

  1. Navigate to the left sidebar and click 'Pages'.
  2. Locate the specific page you wish to hide and click the 'Toggle' menu next to it.
  3. Select 'Edit' from the list of options.
  4. In the right sidebar, click the 'Published' Status field to edit the visibility setting.
  5. Choose 'Private' as the new Page Status.
  6. Click 'Save' to apply the changes.
  7. The selected WordPress page is now hidden from public visitors.

📌 Why this matters

Controlling page visibility in WordPress is essential for site owners who need to restrict access to content under review, internal resources, or pages not yet ready for public release. Setting a page to Private ensures it is hidden from search engines and unauthenticated visitors without permanently deleting it. This capability is built directly into the WordPress editor, requiring no plugins or custom code, making it accessible to users at any technical level. For teams managing content workflows, knowing how to hide a WordPress page quickly can prevent unfinished or sensitive content from reaching a live audience.
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