Force Login Pro
v0.0.4by Brandon Hubbard · updated 5 years ago
A simple WordPress plugin to force login.
- Rank
- #34,596
- Down337 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.8K
- 1,790 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Force Login Pro at a glance
Force Login Pro is a WordPress plugin by Brandon Hubbard with 10+ active installs, the #34,596 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 60% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.0.4 came out on May 19, 2021, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.7.21. Among the 21 plugins tagged “protected”, it ranks #15. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats24 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Force Login Pro |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · -11.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 17 |
Rank over time
#34,596 · down 577 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #34,596 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #34,259 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #34,231 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #33,637 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #34,533 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #33,733 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #33,437 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #34,019 |
Growth %
Average -1.04% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.13% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +6.67% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -6.25% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +6.67% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -11.77% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 5.7.20 → 5.7.21
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.0.4
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 5.7.21
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- May 16, 2019
- Last updated
- May 19, 2021
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Force Login Pro
How many websites use Force Login Pro?
Force Login Pro is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #34,596 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Force Login Pro been downloaded?
1,790 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Force Login Pro last updated?
Version 0.0.4 came out on May 19, 2021 (5 years ago).
Is Force Login Pro compatible with the latest WordPress?
Force Login Pro’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.7.21, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Force Login Pro still maintained?
Its last release was 5 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Force Login Pro have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Force Login Pro?
The plugins most like Force Login Pro, by the tags they share, are Limit Login Attempts (300K+), WPS Limit Login (100K+) and Force Login (30K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 1.8K |
| Author | Brandon Hubbard |
| First released | May 16, 2019 |
| Version | 0.0.4 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | May 19, 2021 |
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Force Login is a simple lightweight plugin that requires visitors to log in to interact with the website.
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Change wp-login.php to anything you want.
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