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Logged-in-only

A Plugin to lock down the whole site to prevent public access.

By Drivingralle·User·Free
5(7 reviews)
·700 active installs·Updated 11 months ago
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As of April 2026, Logged-in-only is a WordPress user plugin with 700 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 7 reviews. It has been downloaded 21K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0.1+ and PHP 5.3+. Available on WordPress.org since 2014. Top alternative: User Role Editor.

5/57 reviews
700active installs
21K+total downloads
12 yearssince 2014

Overview

Only logged-in users can view the frontend, backend or content of the REST API if this plugin is activated. The password reset process on wp-login keeps on working.

  • No options/settings
  • No by-pass

Compatibility

  • WooCommerce

Usage as MU-Plugin

This plugin is very simple and can also be used as a must-use plugin. That way no admin of a website can deactivate the plugin, making sure the requirement of just authenticated users is ensured.
! No automatic updates are made for mu plugins

Read full description on WordPress.org

Ratings & Reviews

57 reviews
5 ★
7
4 ★
0
3 ★
0
2 ★
0
1 ★
0

Compatibility

WordPress3.0.1+ requiredTested up to 6.8.5
PHP5.3+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

2.1.4 – 2025-05-08

  • Tested up to WordPress 6.8.
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Jan ReimersJan ReimersDrivingralleDrivingralle
Plugin Info
Version
2.1.4
Last Updated
May 8, 2025
WP Requires
3.0.1+
Tested Up To
6.8.5
PHP Requires
5.3+
Active Installs
700
Downloads
21K+
Added
Feb 17, 2014
Business
Free

Tags

userloginsimplerest-apiauthentication

Developer

D
Drivingralle
2 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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