LNURL Auth For WordPress
v1.0.14by joelmelon · updated 1 year ago
This plugin provides LNURL Auth for WordPress. Login to WordPress with Bitcoin Lightning ⚡️
- Rank
- #25,846
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 26
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.2K
- 5,169 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
LNURL Auth For WordPress at a glance
LNURL Auth For WordPress is a WordPress plugin by joelmelon with 20+ active installs, the #25,846 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times, 17% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0.14 came out on Jan 14, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.7.11. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “LNURL”. It was first released in 2022.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats203 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | LNURL Auth For WordPress |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 26 · +4.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 25 |
Rank over time
#25,846 · up 139 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #25,846 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #26,003 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #25,978 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #25,861 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #25,816 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #25,815 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #25,888 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #26,009 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #26,032 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #25,897 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #25,985 |
Growth %
Average +0.33% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +4.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -3.85% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +4.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #25985 → #25861Downloads +23.1%
- Tested up to 6.7.10 → 6.7.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.14
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 6.7.11
- Requires PHP
- 8.0.15
- First released
- Dec 17, 2022
- Last updated
- Jan 14, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about LNURL Auth For WordPress
How many websites use LNURL Auth For WordPress?
LNURL Auth For WordPress is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #25,846 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has LNURL Auth For WordPress been downloaded?
5,169 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times. See download stats
When was LNURL Auth For WordPress last updated?
Version 1.0.14 came out on Jan 14, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is LNURL Auth For WordPress compatible with the latest WordPress?
LNURL Auth For WordPress’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.7.11, 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 LNURL Auth For WordPress still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does LNURL Auth For WordPress have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to LNURL Auth For WordPress?
The plugins most like LNURL Auth For WordPress, by the tags they share, are Limit Login Attempts (200K+), WPS Limit Login (100K+) and Login for Google Apps by WPAuth (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 26 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 5.2K |
| Author | joelmelon |
| First released | Dec 17, 2022 |
| Version | 1.0.14 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 8.0.15 |
| Last updated | Jan 14, 2025 |
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