Daniel Bachhuber

Chris Reynolds

Pantheon Systems

John Spellman

Andrew Taylor

mpvanwinkle77

Josh Koenig

rwagner00

stovak

<p><a href="https://travis-ci.org/pantheon-systems/wp-native-php-sessions" rel="nofollow ugc"></a> <a href="https://circleci.com/gh/pantheon-systems/wp-native-php-sessions/tree/master" rel="nofollow ugc"></a></p>
<p>WordPress core does not use PHP sessions, but sometimes they are required by your use-case, a plugin or theme.</p>
<p>This plugin implements PHP’s native session handlers, backed by the WordPress database. This allows plugins, themes, and custom code to safely use PHP <code>$_SESSION</code>s in a distributed environment where PHP’s default tempfile storage just won’t work.</p>
<p>Note that primary development is on GitHub if you would like to contribute:</p>
<p>https://github.com/pantheon-systems/wp-native-php-sessions</p>
<h3>Configuration</h3>
<p>By default the session lifetime is set to 0, which is until the browser is closed.</p>
<p>To override this use the <code>pantheon_session_expiration</code> filter before the Native PHP Sessions plugin is loaded. For example a small Must-use plugin (a.k.a. mu-plugin) could contain:</p>
<pre><code><?php
function my_session_expiration_override() {
    return 60*60*4; // 4 hours
}
add_filter( 'pantheon_session_expiration', 'my_session_expiration_override' );<h3>CLI Commands</h3>
</code></pre>
<p><strong>wp pantheon session add-index</strong></p>
<p>Added in 1.4.0. This command should be run if your installation of the plugin occurred before the addition of the primary ID key to the session table in version 1.2.2. You will be automatically notified when you visit any admin page if this is the case. If there’s no message, your version is good to go. Note that this command is non-destructive, a new table will be created and the existing one preserved in a backup state until you have verified that the upgrade is functioning as expected.</p>
<p><strong>wp pantheon session primary-key-finalize</strong></p>
<p>Added in 1.4.0. If you have run the <code>add-index</code> command and have verified that the new table is functioning correctly, running the <code>primary-key-finalize</code> command will perform a database cleanup and remove the backup table.</p>
<p><strong>wp pantheon session primary-key-revert</strong></p>
<p>Added in 1.4.0. If you have run the <code>add-index</code> command and something unexpected has occurred, just run the <code>primary-key-revert</code> command and the backup table will immediately be returned to being the active table.</p>
<h4>WordPress Multisite</h4>
<p>As of 1.4.2 the <code>add-index</code>, <code>primary-key-add</code> and <code>primary-key-revert</code> commands are fully multisite compatible.</p>
<h3>Contributing</h3>
<p>See <a href="https://github.com/pantheon-systems/wp-native-php-sessions/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md" rel="nofollow ugc">CONTRIBUTING.md</a> for information on contributing.</p>
<h3>Troubleshooting</h3>
<p>If you see an error like “Fatal error: session_start(): Failed to initialize storage module:” or “Warning: ini_set(): A session is active.”, then you likely have a plugin that is starting a session before WP Native PHP Sessions is loading.</p>
<p>To fix, create a new file at <code>wp-content/mu-plugins/000-loader.php</code> and include the following:</p>
<pre><code><?php
if (file_exists(WP_PLUGIN_DIR . '/wp-native-php-sessions/pantheon-sessions.php')) {
    require_once WP_PLUGIN_DIR . '/wp-native-php-sessions/pantheon-sessions.php';
}
</code></pre>
<p>This mu-plugin will load WP Native PHP Sessions before all other plugins, while letting you still use the WordPress plugin updater to keep the plugin up-to-date.</p>


Native PHP Sessions

I did not have high hopes for this, looking for plugins to resolve the issue my site was having in Site Health and figured I might as well try  this after running across it on Google. I installed it, and it fixed loopback requests and API issues in Site Health. I am very impressed! 

Wow! This plugin works great!

Use native PHP sessions and stay horizontally scalable. Better living through superior technology.

Freemius

lukeseager

<p>Persistent Login keeps users logged into your website, limits the number of active logins allowed at one time and alerts users of new devices logging into their account.</p>
<h3>Persistent Login: Keep wordpress users logged in forever</h3>
<p>Persistent Login keeps users logged into your website unless they explicitly choose to log-out. It allows you to limit the number of active logins each user can have, and it alerts users of logins from new devices.</p>
<p>Persistent Login requires little set-up, just install and save your users time by keeping them logged into your website securely, avoiding the annoyance of forgetting usernames & passwords.</p>
<p>For added security, users can visit their Profile page in the WP Admin area to see how many sessions they have, what device was used and when they were last active. The user can choose to end any session with the click of a button.</p>
<h3>Persistent Login</h3>
<ul>
<li>Selects the ‘Remember Me’ box by default.
<ul>
<li>If left checked, users will be kept logged in for 1 year</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Each time a user revisits your website, their login is extended to 1 year again</li>
<li>Dashboard stats show you how many users are being kept logged in</li>
<li>Force log-out all users with the click of a button</li>
<li>Users can manage their active sessions from the Profile page in the admin area</li>
<li>Support for common plugins out of the box</li>
<li>Secure, fast and simple to use!</li>
</ul>
<h3>Active Logins</h3>
<ul>
<li>Option to limit the number of active logins to 1 per user</li>
<li>New logins can be blocked, or the users oldest login ended automatically</li>
<li>Manage your own active logins from your Profile page in WP Admin</li>
<li>Option to hide the Active Logins section from the WP Admin profile page</li>
</ul>
<h3>Login History</h3>
<ul>
<li>Notify users of logins from new devices for improved security</li>
<li>Set your own email notification message that is sent to users</li>
<li>Allow users to see their login history from their Profile page in WP Admin</li>
</ul>
<h3>Top Tip</h3>
<p>Once the plugin is installed, click the <strong>End all Sessions</strong> button from the Persistent Login settings page to encourage users to login again and be kept logged in forever!</p>
<h3>Note</h3>
<p>This plugin honours the ‘Remember Me’ checkbox. It is checked by default, but if it is unchecked the user won’t be remembered.</p>
<h3>Premium Version</h3>
<p>There is a premium version of the plugin for those who want more control. Visit <a href="https://persistentlogin.com" rel="nofollow ugc">persistentlogin.com</a> to learn more.</p>
<p>The premium plan offers the following features:</p>
<p>Premium Persistent Login Features</p>
<ul>
<li>Hide the ‘Remember Me’ checkbox, so that users are always remembered</li>
<li>Manage which user roles have persistent login</li>
<li>Set how long users are kept logged in for (up to 400 days)</li>
<li>Session management for users: Users can see all logins with Block Editor and Shortcode support</li>
<li>Session management for admins: End any users session from the admin area quickly and easily</li>
<li>Priority Support direct from within WP admin</li>
</ul>
<p>Premium Active Login Features</p>
<ul>
<li>Control which roles have active login limits applied</li>
<li>Select exactly how many active logins users are allowed</li>
<li>When the limit is reached: Auto-logout oldest login, let the user decide which session to end, or block the login.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Premium Login History Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Allow users to see their login history on the front-end with Block and Shortcode support.</li>
<li>Account inavctivity emails: Notify users after a period of time without logging in.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Stop users being logged out of WordPress</h3>
<p>Stop users being logged out of WordPress with Persistent Login plugin. Ensure extended login sessions, reduce frustration for administrators and visitors. By keeping users active, Persistent Login improves user experience, lowers bounce rates, and prevents disruptions.</p>
<p>This plugin integrates seamlessly with WordPress to optimise session management without compromising security. Configure your preferences and let the plugin handle everything. You can customise durations for persistent logins and minimise repeated authentication prompts.</p>
<p>Ultimately, this tool streamlines WordPress operations, ensures convenience, and provides peace of mind. Stop users being logged out of WordPress by installing  today and gain uninterrupted access to your website.</p>


Persistent Login

I'm searching for a replacement for this now. For the second time now, the author has released an update that immediately crashes the entire site. This time it was Version 1.3.22.

Poorly Maintained


In free version, you can "choose" only one year limit time. It’s quite limited and some code or an alternative plugin will be more convenient to use.


Interesting but very limited in free version

Persistent Login keeps users logged into your website, limits the number of active logins allowed at one time and alerts users of new devices logging  …

Native PHP Sessions vs Persistent Login