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WP Login Security 2

Whitelist User IP addresses. If a user logs in from an unknown IP the plugin sends an email to the user and optionally the admin with a one-time key.

By andersvinther2·Admin·Free
4.4(5 reviews)
·20 active installs·Updated 13 years ago
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As of April 2026, WP Login Security 2 is a WordPress admin plugin with 20 active installations and a 4.4/5 rating from 5 reviews. It has been downloaded 8.2K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2012. Last updated 13 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Loginizer.

4.4/55 reviews
20active installs
8.2K+total downloads
14 yearssince 2012

Overview

WP Login Security 2 provides enhanced security by requiring users to whitelist their IP address.
If the IP address is not recognized, the plugin will send an email to the user with a link that contains a one-time key. Optionally the blog administrator can also be notified.

If a user logs in from a known IP address no further action is required.

What does this Plugin do?

  1. Each time a user logs in, the plugin will compare their existing IP address to the last seen IP address.
  2. If the IP does not match or no IP addresses have been whitelisted, an email will be sent to the users registered email address.
  3. The user must login to their email and click the included link, which contains the one-time password.
  4. The plugin can be configured to also send an email to the blog administrator as well as th…
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Ratings & Reviews

4.45 reviews
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Compatibility

WordPress3.0.1+ requiredTested up to 3.5.2
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0.2

  • Added buttons to clear whitelist and outstanding activation codes.
  • Plugin removes data when uninstalled.
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

andersvinther2andersvinther2
Plugin Info
Version
1.0.2
Last Updated
Dec 19, 2012
WP Requires
3.0.1+
Tested Up To
3.5.2
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
20
Downloads
8.2K+
Added
Nov 23, 2012
Business
Free

Tags

adminloginsecuritywhitelistingauthentication

Developer

A
andersvinther2
1 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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