User Verification by PickPlugins vs Passwordless Login (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
User Verification by PickPlugins
5.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Passwordless Login has a higher user rating (5/5 from 10 reviews) while User Verification by PickPlugins leads in active installations (5.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. User Verification by PickPlugins has accumulated 331K+ total downloads while Passwordless Login has 30K+. Passwordless Login has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 0%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | User Verification by PickPlugins | Passwordless Login | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 63 | ◄ | 10 |
| Active Installs | 5.0K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 331K+ | ◄ | 30K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | ► | 100% |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2014 | |
| Age | 10 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.1+ | 3.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.46 | 1.1.4 |
Rating Breakdown
User Verification by PickPlugins
Passwordless Login
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, User Verification by PickPlugins averaged approximately 64 daily downloads while Passwordless Login averaged 15.
Recent Reviews
User Verification by PickPlugins Reviews
not standard
Feb 2026 – i kept running in issues: emails not sent !! turns out this plugin does not use wp_mail() in the standard – expected – way. this conflicts with other smtp plugins on my host… Also the error
woocommerce problems
I am writing to support for the second time. The WooCommerce section is not working! Settings are not being saved. Could you at least respond and explain why? Is it a paid feature or a bug on your sid
Trying to access array offset on value of type null
There was an error after I opened the plugin. It started well, but I don’t know what I configured to cause the problem. [18-Feb-2025 08:44:58 UTC] PHP Warning: Trying to access array offset on valu
Passwordless Login Reviews
It’s a favorite
Found and installed this plugin today hoping to make logging in easier.It works perfectly. My members are also very satisfied. And it has now also been tested with my theme, Mantra.Definitely worth 5
Use to create “subscriber” login
Hi, I’m looking for a solution that will allow visitors to use email & passwordless login in order to access certain content. NOT to give full admin access. Can I use this plugin to create logins at a
Voluntary fork plugin is available
This was one of my favorite plugins for simplifying user logins. While it may not work on latest WP versions, a Japanese developer has forked and released 5.9.1 compatible version as Magic Login Mail.
More Passwordless Login Worth Comparing
Top alternatives in the same category as User Verification by PickPlugins and Passwordless Login
Create self-expiring, temporary admin accounts. Easily share direct login links (no need for username/password) with your developers or editors.
Passwordless login for WordPress. Streamline the login process by sending magic links to your users.
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