Rick Hellewell

Google Analytics (GA) allows you to see what your visitors are doing on your site. The common installation is to run some JavaScript code in the client’s browser that reports back to GA. The problem with that is many ad-blockers will block that client-side (browser) action, resulting in incomplete GA data.
The Server Side Analytics plugin does all the work on your server. So GA is used on all site visits – even visitors using ad blocking. That gives you more accurate GA data.
Your site visitor’s IP address is anonymized (the last ‘octet’ is removed), so only the visitor’s city is known. The plugin only uses the client-side WordPress session ID, so complies with basic GDPR privacy, as long as your site has an acknowledged cookie policy. There is nothing additionally stored on the client side, so visitor privacy for this plugin and the generated analytics is assured.
All you need is a GA account – start here: https://www.google.com/analytics/ . Note that you will need to set up a “UA” type account. Help starts here: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/9306384?hl=en Make sure you set up a “Universal Analytics” account – which will result in a UA-xxxxxxx-1 value to use in the plugin.
If you use Google Analytics, then you should be aware of their privacy policy, which could apply to your use of GA; see it here https://www.google.com/analytics/terms/us.html . You may also need a cookie policy and acknowledgement displayed on your site.
We suggest that you consult with your legal advisor for specific methods and messages needed for GDPR compliance on your site. We provide no warranty or guarantee of GDPR compliance. We are not providing any legal advice. We are not responsible in any way for your use of our suggested GDPR solution. Your mileage may vary. Objects in mirror are closer than you expect. All aspirin is alike. Professional driver on a closed course. Your mileage may vary.
<h3>Privacy</h3>
This plugin does not save any personal information on your server. It will store cookies on your visitor’s browsers. If you have enabled Google Analytics, it will also store a randomly-generated ID value as a cookie; there is no personal information associated with that cookie. The plugin does not share information with others.

CellarWeb Server Side Analytics

Allows using Google Analytics via server-side request. Many ad blockers block client-side Google Analytics, resulting in incomplete values.

Kevin Vess

Easily hide your WordPress site from public viewing by requiring visitors to log in first. As simple as flipping a switch.
Make your website private until it’s ready to share publicly, or keep it private for members only.
Features
<ul>
<li>WordPress Multisite compatible.</li>
<li>Login redirects visitors back to the url they tried to visit.</li>
<li>Extensive Developer API (hooks & filters).</li>
<li>Customizable. Set a specific URL to always redirect to on login.</li>
<li>Filter exceptions for certain pages or posts.</li>
<li>Restrict REST API to authenticated users.</li>
<li>Translation Ready & WPML certified.</li>
</ul>
Bug Reports
Bug reports for <a href="https://github.com/kevinvess/wp-force-login" rel="nofollow ugc">Force Login are welcomed on GitHub</a>. Please note that GitHub is not a support forum.

Force Login

I can access PDF and image without login, I'm expected this plugin lock all url without login 

I can access PDF and image without login

¡Esto es exactamente lo que quiero! Solo quiero bloquear la vista pública antes de que el sitio esté listo. No necesita otras funciones. ¡Muchas gracias por hacerlo simple!

Plugin super simple pero muy funcional.

Merci pour ce plugin.
Il est simple, léger et très efficace.

Simple et efficace

perfect fit for my needs.
so rare to find lightweight plugins.
even needs no configuration.
goodby "Members" plugin >.<

so rare


So simple and so clever! As a plugin developer, a big part of my job is creating admin settings screens. So I spent a good few minutes trying to find the settings screen to fully enable this plugin. Then it dawned on me, there wasn't one. You just install, and the rest of the world is locked out. Genius! Fantastic work Kevin.Ben Roberts


Absolutely Perfect

Force Login is a simple lightweight plugin that requires visitors to log in to interact with the website.

CellarWeb Server Side Analytics vs Force Login