WordPress authentication plugins

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Limit Login Attempts
Limit Login Attempts
Limit rate of login attempts, including by way of cookies, for each IP. Fully customizable.
(202)
Updated 1179d ago
300,000 installs2,291,408 downloads29/100 • Possibly abandoned
InfiniteWP Client
InfiniteWP Client
Install this plugin on unlimited sites and manage them all from a central dashboard. This plugin communicates with your InfiniteWP Admin Panel.
(177)
Updated 121d ago
200,000 installs8,321,399 downloads59/100 • Maintained
Two Factor
Two Factor
Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) using time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), email, and backup verification codes.
(209)
Updated 91d ago
100,000 installs1,675,784 downloads69/100 • Maintained
WPS Limit Login
WPS Limit Login
WPS Limit login limit connection attempts by IP address
(83)
Updated 368d ago
100,000 installs966,525 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
WP-Members Membership Plugin
WP-Members Membership Plugin
The original WordPress membership plugin with content restriction, user login, custom registration fields, user profiles, and more.
(271)
Updated 119d ago
50,000 installs4,007,459 downloads66/100 • Maintained
Google Authenticator
Google Authenticator
Google Authenticator for your WordPress blog.
(135)
Updated 80d ago
20,000 installs721,445 downloads68/100 • Actively maintained
WP Limit Login Attempts
WP Limit Login Attempts
Limit rate of login attempts and block IP temporarily. Brute force attack protection. GDPR compliant. Captcha enabled.
(300)
Updated 38d ago
10,000 installs443,647 downloads70/100 • Actively maintained
Login for Google Apps
Login for Google Apps
Simple secure login and user management through your Google Workspace for WordPress (using oAuth2 and MFA if enabled).
(64)
Updated 414d ago
10,000 installs671,313 downloads32/100 • Possibly abandoned
Application Passwords
Application Passwords
Creates unique passwords for applications to authenticate users without revealing their main passwords.
(31)
Updated 1877d ago
10,000 installs388,641 downloads26/100 • Possibly abandoned
Login by Auth0
Login by Auth0
Login by Auth0 provides improved username/password login, Passwordless login, Social login and Single Sign On for all your sites.
(18)
Updated 714d ago
10,000 installs259,391 downloads30/100 • Possibly abandoned
Two Factor (2FA) Authentication via Email
Two Factor (2FA) Authentication via Email
Enable one-click login with this WordPress Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) plugin, utilizing email for added security.
(4)
Updated 205d ago
9,000 installs60,257 downloads40/100 • Stale
WP SAML Auth
WP SAML Auth
SAML authentication for WordPress.
(8)
Updated 38d ago
7,000 installs212,979 downloads58/100 • Actively maintained
Email Login
Email Login
Use your email address instead of a username to log into your WordPress.
(27)
Updated 3472d ago
6,000 installs134,148 downloads16/100 • Possibly abandoned
Log in with Google
Log in with Google
Minimal plugin that allows WordPress users to log in using Google.
(16)
Updated 126d ago
6,000 installs125,092 downloads54/100 • Maintained
Authorizer
Authorizer
Authorizer limits login attempts, restricts access to specific users, and authenticates against external sources (OAuth2, Google, LDAP, or CAS).
(19)
Updated 30d ago
5,000 installs192,942 downloads72/100 • Actively maintained
authLdap
authLdap
Use your existing LDAP flexible as authentication backend for WordPress
(19)
Updated 437d ago
5,000 installs137,159 downloads30/100 • Possibly abandoned
Active Directory Integration / LDAP Integration
Active Directory Integration / LDAP Integration
Active Directory Integration/LDAP Integration enables login & sync in WordPress with Active Directory/LDAP Directory credentials, 24/7 ACTIVE SUPPORT
(207)
Updated 24d ago
4,000 installs330,249 downloads77/100 • Actively maintained
Intranet & Private Site – All-In-One Intranet
Intranet & Private Site – All-In-One Intranet
Turn WordPress into a private intranet in one click. Restrict access to logged-in members, with auto-logout and login redirect.
(10)
Updated 23d ago
4,000 installs130,722 downloads62/100 • Actively maintained
Duo Two-Factor Authentication
Duo Two-Factor Authentication
Easily add Duo Security two-factor authentication to your WordPress website. Enable two-factor authentication for your admins and/or users.
(39)
Updated 385d ago
3,000 installs189,395 downloads32/100 • Possibly abandoned
Shibboleth
Shibboleth
Allows WordPress to externalize user authentication and account creation to a Shibboleth Service Provider.
(7)
Updated 120d ago
3,000 installs60,413 downloads52/100 • Maintained
Login Page Styler – Custom WordPress Login Page Customizer & Security
Login Page Styler – Custom WordPress Login Page Customizer & Security
Customize and secure your WordPress login page with logo, backgrounds, templates, custom login URL, reCAPTCHA protection, and login activity logs — no …
(174)
Updated 110d ago
2,000 installs238,567 downloads59/100 • Maintained
Next Active Directory Integration
Next Active Directory Integration
Next Active Directory Integration allows WordPress to authenticate, authorize, create and update users against Microsoft Active Directory.
(16)
Updated 36d ago
2,000 installs164,576 downloads63/100 • Actively maintained
WP Basic Authentication
WP Basic Authentication
Basic Authentication for protected your development WordPress site like .htpasswd
(5)
Updated 33d ago
2,000 installs47,783 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
Duo Universal
Duo Universal
Easily add Duo authentication to your WordPress website. Enable multi-factor authentication for your admins and/or users.
(1)
Updated 171d ago
2,000 installs18,187 downloads52/100 • Maintained
WP 2-step verification
WP 2-step verification
Adds an extra layer of security to your Wordpress Account. Same as Google 2-step verification.
(27)
Updated 259d ago
1,000 installs82,211 downloads44/100 • Stale
JSON API User
JSON API User
Extends the JSON API Plugin to allow RESTful user registration, authentication & many other User Meta, BP functions. A Pro version is also available.
(21)
Updated 333d ago
1,000 installs121,872 downloads42/100 • Stale
Simple LDAP Login
Simple LDAP Login
Integrating WordPress with LDAP shouldn't be difficult. Now it isn't. Simple LDAP Login provides all of the features, none of the hassles.
(18)
Updated 638d ago
1,000 installs110,937 downloads30/100 • Possibly abandoned
Keyring
Keyring
An authentication framework that handles authorization/communication with most popular web services.
(6)
Updated 1158d ago
1,000 installs95,633 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
OpenID
OpenID
Allows WordPress to provide and consumer OpenIDs for authentication of users and comments.
(4)
Updated 1475d ago
1,000 installs212,684 downloads12/100 • Possibly abandoned
Passwords Evolved
Passwords Evolved
A reimagining of WordPress authentication using modern security practices.
(2)
Updated 461d ago
1,000 installs27,650 downloads28/100 • Possibly abandoned
WP Face Login – Face Authentication For WordPress
WP Face Login – Face Authentication For WordPress
Enable face authentication login with ease
(2)
Updated 2423d ago
1,000 installs3,122 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
HivePress Authentication
HivePress Authentication
Allow users to sign in via third-party services.
(1)
Updated 33d ago
1,000 installs30,019 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
Sessions
Sessions
Powerful sessions manager for WordPress with sessions limiter and full analytics reporting capabilities.
(8)
Updated 99d ago
900 installs24,752 downloads42/100 • Maintained
wSecure Lite
wSecure Lite
wSecure hides admin URL so that default URL will no longer bring up the admin page. Only people who enter the secret key will be able to access admin …
(4)
Updated 2797d ago
900 installs19,840 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
WP Cassify
WP Cassify
The plugin is an Apereo CAS Client. It performs CAS authentication and autorization for Wordpress.
(16)
Updated 9d ago
800 installs39,323 downloads75/100 • Actively maintained
Logged-in-only
Logged-in-only
A Plugin to lock down the whole site to prevent public access.
(7)
Updated 31d ago
700 installs22,504 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
OTP-less one tap Sign in
OTP-less one tap Sign in
One-tap mobile number & email based social login.
(5)
Updated 512d ago
700 installs14,095 downloads28/100 • Possibly abandoned
Easy Basic Authentication – Add basic auth to site or admin area
Easy Basic Authentication – Add basic auth to site or admin area
Secure your WordPress site with easy and effective basic authentication. Restrict access, monitor attempts, and enhance security.
(3)
Updated 26d ago
700 installs12,662 downloads70/100 • Actively maintained
IP Based Login
IP Based Login
IP Based Login allows you to directly login from an authorized IP without password.
(23)
Updated 25d ago
600 installs45,225 downloads72/100 • Actively maintained
wpDirAuth
wpDirAuth
WordPress directory authentication plugin through LDAP and LDAPS (SSL).
(12)
Updated 1043d ago
600 installs47,769 downloads24/100 • Possibly abandoned
Whitelist IP For Limit Login Attempts
Whitelist IP For Limit Login Attempts
This plugin allows you whitelist IP addresses so Limit Login Attempt plugin doesn't block them.
(5)
Updated 3804d ago
600 installs22,013 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
Protect Login
Protect Login
Add an additional layer of protection to your WordPress login and make sure bad actors have a hard time guessing your user's login credentials.
(2)
Updated 401d ago
600 installs20,609 downloads28/100 • Possibly abandoned
HTTP Authentication
HTTP Authentication
Use an external authentication source in WordPress.
(1)
Updated 793d ago
600 installs51,783 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
Rublon Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Rublon Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Instant account security with effortless multi-factor authentication via Mobile Push, Mobile Passcode (TOTP), WebAuthn/U2F Security Keys, and more.
(88)
Updated 25d ago
500 installs116,890 downloads74/100 • Actively maintained
Firebase Authentication
Firebase Authentication
This plugin allows login into WordPress using Firebase user credentials and maps Firebase user data to WordPress user profile.
(20)
Updated 402d ago
500 installs26,809 downloads30/100 • Possibly abandoned
Block Spam By Math Reloaded
Block Spam By Math Reloaded
This plugin protects your Wordpress and Buddypress login, comments, and new user/new blog signup process against spambots with a simple math question.
(6)
Updated 4923d ago
500 installs43,963 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
Maestro Connector
Maestro Connector
Give trusted web professionals admin access to your WordPress account. Revoke anytime.
(2)
Updated 1236d ago
500 installs15,768 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
Limit Login Attempts Plus – WordPress Limit Login Attempts By Felix
Limit Login Attempts Plus – WordPress Limit Login Attempts By Felix
WordPress Limit Login Attempts Plus plugin for Login Protection by Felix Moira
(1)
Updated 1247d ago
500 installs7,964 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
yubikey-plugin
yubikey-plugin
Enhanced Login Security for Your Wordpress blog.
(9)
Updated 2699d ago
400 installs6,638 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
CAS Maestro
CAS Maestro
CAS Maestro allows you to configure your centralized authentication service, CAS, for an integrated log in with WordPress. LDAP is optional.
(7)
Updated 4313d ago
400 installs7,102 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
Login Security
Login Security
Improves the security of the login page against brute-force attacks. Records every attempts to login.…
(2)
Updated 4083d ago
400 installs6,724 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
API Bearer Auth
API Bearer Auth
Access and refresh tokens based authentication plugin for the REST API.
(6)
Updated 201d ago
300 installs23,984 downloads40/100 • Stale
Membee Login
Membee Login
Add member authentication and access role management to your WordPress site via Membee's powerful Member Single Sign-On web service.
(5)
Updated 137d ago
300 installs22,925 downloads52/100 • Maintained
root Cookie
root Cookie
Changes the cookie default path to / (i.e. the whole domain.com not just domain.com/blog) with an option to go across subdomains
(5)
Updated 5300d ago
300 installs13,915 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
WP Login Attempts
WP Login Attempts
WP login attempts is a very lightweight plugin that lets you customize your WordPress admin login page easily and safely.
(4)
Updated 423d ago
300 installs5,393 downloads28/100 • Possibly abandoned
OwnID Passwordless Login
OwnID Passwordless Login
An easy and secure passwordless add-on for your website.
(20)
Updated 750d ago
200 installs5,515 downloads24/100 • Possibly abandoned
SecSign
SecSign
The SecSign ID two-factor authentication WordPress Plugin will be discontinued.
(14)
Updated 638d ago
200 installs12,785 downloads30/100 • Possibly abandoned
OAuth client Single Sign On for WordPress ( OAuth 2.0 SSO )
OAuth client Single Sign On for WordPress ( OAuth 2.0 SSO )
WordPress OAuth client SSO ( OAuth 2.0 & OpenID SSO ) plugin allows login ( Single Sign On ) with your OAuth Servers like AWS Cognito, Amazon, Az …
(8)
Updated 1221d ago
200 installs16,703 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
Limit Login Attempts (Spam Protection)
Limit Login Attempts (Spam Protection)
Limit rate of login attempts, including by way of cookies, for each IP. Fully customizable.
(7)
Updated 376d ago
200 installs14,207 downloads28/100 • Possibly abandoned
InstallActivateGo Remember Me
InstallActivateGo Remember Me
Control whether Remember Me is selected on the WordPress Login Form, without using any JavaScript.
(3)
Updated 602d ago
200 installs8,958 downloads28/100 • Possibly abandoned