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Frontier Restrict Backend

Frontier Restrict Backend will restrict users from access to the backend (admin area)

By finnj·Admin·Free
5(3 reviews)
·100 active installs·Updated 2 years ago
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As of April 2026, Frontier Restrict Backend is a WordPress admin plugin with 100 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews. It has been downloaded 7.3K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 6.1+ and PHP 7.4.33+. Available on WordPress.org since 2015. Last updated 2 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Loginizer.

5/53 reviews
100active installs
7.3K+total downloads
11 yearssince 2015

Overview

Frontier Restrict Backend will restrict users from access to the backend (admin area)

Main Features

  • Users without the capability manage_options (Administrators) will not have access to the backend (admin area, and will be redirected to the home url).
  • Frontier Restrict Backend allows AJAX call such as upload files, but restricted users will not be allowed to access the backend area.
  • Access level chan be changed using a filter – Please see FAQ to allow authors and above to access the back end

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Ratings & Reviews

53 reviews
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3 ★
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2 ★
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1 ★
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Compatibility

WordPress6.1+ requiredTested up to 6.2.9
PHP7.4.33+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.6.0

  • Tested with WP 6.2
  • Tested with PHP 8
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

finnjfinnj
Plugin Info
Version
1.6.0
Last Updated
Apr 13, 2023
WP Requires
6.1+
Tested Up To
6.2.9
PHP Requires
7.4.33+
Active Installs
100
Downloads
7.3K+
Added
Jul 13, 2015
Business
Free

Tags

adminaccessbackendfrontier

Developer

F
finnj
5 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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