Yes, Access Keys is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use Access Keys?

Access Keys has 60 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Access Keys alternatives?

Popular alternatives to Access Keys include Loginizer, Redux Framework, LightStart – Maintenance Mode, Coming…. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does Access Keys work with the latest WordPress?

Access Keys has been tested up to WordPress 2.5. It requires WordPress 2.1+ and PHP false+.

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Access Keys

Name: Access Keys
Author: Aaron Butacov

Add Access Keys to Category and Page navigation menus to make your website far more accessible.

By Aaron Butacov·Admin·Free

·60 active installs·Updated 18 years ago

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As of April 2026, Access Keys is a WordPress admin plugin with 60 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 8.3K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2008. Last updated 18 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Loginizer.

0/5Rating

60active installs

8.3K+total downloads

18 yearssince 2008

Overview

The WordPress Access Keys Plugin allows you to add access keys to pages and categories to improve accessibility of your WordPress website. This works with any page or category list that is called with wp_list_pages and wp_list_categories respectively.

It is simple to use this this plugin. On the Admin panel it lists pages and categories with a current access key, and in a separate list it lists the pages and categories without access keys. Just add an access key just type a number or letter in a text box and click the save button. The categories or posts will then move to the top list, and you will feel great about be kind to your users.

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