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WP Require Auth

This plugin makes it mandatory to be logged in before viewing any content.

By joch·Security·Free
5(1 reviews)
·10 active installs·Updated 11 years ago
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As of April 2026, WP Require Auth is a WordPress security plugin with 10 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 10.0K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2010. Last updated 11 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware….

5/51 reviews
10active installs
10.0K+total downloads
16 yearssince 2010

Overview

If you need to make your WordPress site private, this plugin makes it possible for
your users having to log in before being able to view any content on the website.

Read full description on WordPress.org

Ratings & Reviews

51 reviews
5 ★
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1 ★
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Compatibility

WordPress2.0+ requiredTested up to 3.9.40
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0.2

  • Being nicer to those who still run PHP 4
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

jochjoch
Plugin Info
Version
1.0.2
Last Updated
Apr 16, 2014
WP Requires
2.0+
Tested Up To
3.9.40
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
10
Downloads
10.0K+
Added
Feb 26, 2010
Business
Free

Tags

securityauthentication

Developer

J
joch
2 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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