Idle User Logout
This plugin automatically logs out the user after a period of idle time. The time period can be configured from admin end.
4.1(18 reviews)
·1.0K+ active installs·Updated 2 years agoAs of April 2026, Idle User Logout is a WordPress auto plugin with 1.0K+ active installations and a 4.1/5 rating from 18 reviews. It has been downloaded 29K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2015. Last updated 2 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Download volume is stable this week. Top alternative: Companion Auto Update.
4.1/518 reviews
1.0K+active installs
29K+total downloads
11 yearssince 2015
Overview
This plugin detects idle user and execute the action that is being specified in Admin End.
The plugin is very minimalistic. Nothing fancy. So, if you are looking for a plugin that adds up security without having to add additional load in your website, you can try this plugin.
From version 2.0, you can now specify the action and time for each user role.
It tracks the users activity in both the front end and admin end.
You can setup Idle Time from WP Admin > Settings > Idle User Logout
Once you reach Idle User Logout Page, you can setup behavior of the plugin for each user\’s role.
If there is any problem, or need any help, we can give you a helping hand.
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Ratings & Reviews
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Recent Reviews
It just works! (WP 6.7.1)
by sammy541·1 year ago
It just works! Simple and easy to use! Just tested it with WordPress 6.7.1.
After a lot of searching and finding plugins that log you with just simply reducing the session timeout and others that don’t log you out even if idle for hours, I am glad that I found this plugin!
Just does what I needed!
Works even in 2021 with WP 5.6.1
by Andrea·5 years ago
Just as I said in the title: it works 🙂
It still works in 2020 (great for stopping xss hacks)
by vermaakpetrus·5 years ago
It’s simple, effective and works beautifully in 2020. Love that I can set it for specific roles and leave others.
Cross site attacks (xss) that steal cookies to hack into WordPress is a very common problem. It’s the number 1 method for attacking wp sites. I cannot even remember how many times my testing sites have been hacked with this method.
Install this plugin, and set the timeout to 5 min (300 sec). Do not disable for wp-admin. Set Administrator to be redirected to login, time 5 min (300 sec).
No more cookie hijack hacking because they will have to re login.
- This topic was modified 5 years, 4 months ago by vermaakpetrus.
does the jobs!
by twistbus·8 years ago
Thanks, nice and simple and does just what i need it to.
Does nothing
by oOPurple_HazeOo·8 years ago
Doesn’t work anymore.
Download Trends
Today: 2Yesterday: 4This week: 27Period total: 2K
Compatibility
| WordPress | 3.0+ requiredTested up to 6.5.8 |
| PHP | false+ required |
Version Adoption
v3.1
61.6%
v2.3
19.0%
v3.0
18.1%
v2.2
1.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
3.1
- No changes are made. Just updated the version
Contributors
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