User Approval Manager
Requires administrator approval before new users can log in. Sends email notifications to admins and users during the approval process.
5(2 reviews)
·40 active installs·Updated 1 month agoAs of April 2026, User Approval Manager is a WordPress security plugin with 40 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews. It has been downloaded 452 times in total. Requires WordPress 5.0+ and PHP 7.2+. Available on WordPress.org since 2026. Recently updated within the last 3 months. Support resolution rate: 67%. Top alternative: Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware….
5/52 reviews
40active installs
67%resolved
2 monthssince 2026
Overview
User Approval Manager adds an approval layer to WordPress user registration.
When a new user registers, the plugin prevents immediate login and notifies the site administrator(s) by email. The administrator can approve or reject the user directly via action buttons included in the email.
At the same time, the user receives an automatic email informing them that their account is pending approval. Once approved, the user is notified and can log in normally.
This plugin is ideal for:
– Membership websites
– B2B platforms
– Private communities
– WooCommerce stores requiring verified customers
Features
- Blocks login for newly registered users until approved
- Sends notification email to up to two administrator email addresses
- Approve or reject users directly from email bu…
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Ratings & Reviews
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Compatibility
| WordPress | 5.0+ requiredTested up to 6.9.4 |
| PHP | 7.2+ required |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
1.0.5
- New: Reset password button placeholder ({reset_password_button}) in User Approval Email; link uses your login URL and wp_lang
- New: Auto-approval checkbox in settings to allow new users to log in without manual approval
Contributors
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