Force User Login Multisite
v1.2.3by jamesdlow · updated 2 months ago
Makes your wordpress blog private unless the user is logged in, optionally setting a minium user level. Modified from http://wordpress.
- Rank
- #46,796
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.4K
- 6,412 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Force User Login Multisite at a glance
Force User Login Multisite is a WordPress plugin by jamesdlow with 10+ active installs, the #46,796 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.2.3 came out on Aug 26, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. Among the 3 plugins tagged “force user login”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats86 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Force User Login Multisite |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -7.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#46,796 · down 3,724 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #46,796 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #40,247 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #39,602 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #46,625 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #39,724 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #44,008 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #47,298 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #41,045 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #43,072 |
Growth %
Average -0.66% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +7.69% |
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.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.0
- Tested up to
- 3.2.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 11, 2011
- Last updated
- Aug 26, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Force User Login Multisite
How many websites use Force User Login Multisite?
Force User Login Multisite 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 #46,796 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Force User Login Multisite been downloaded?
6,412 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Force User Login Multisite last updated?
Version 1.2.3 came out on Aug 26, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is Force User Login Multisite compatible with the latest WordPress?
Force User Login Multisite’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, 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 User Login Multisite still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Force User Login Multisite have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Force User Login Multisite?
The plugins most like Force User Login Multisite, by the tags they share, are Force Login (30K+), WPS Hide Login (2M+) and Limit Login Attempts (300K+). 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 | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 6.4K |
| Author | jamesdlow |
| First released | Oct 11, 2011 |
| Version | 1.2.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 26, 2026 |
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