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Login First

v1.1

by Ruurd de Wind · updated 7 years ago

This plugin makes users login first before they can see your website. Real handy when you are developing a site or just want to to shield it from sear …

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Rank
#37,204
No change yet
Active installs (est.)
≈ 15
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
1.7K
1,659 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -50% (30d)·Toward Fewer than 10 · ETA unknown

Login First at a glance

Login First is a WordPress plugin by Ruurd de Wind with 10+ active installs, the #37,204 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.1 came out on Oct 30, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.2.30. Among the 54 plugins tagged “logout”, it ranks #36. It was first released in 2019.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

26 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Login First Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.024Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 21Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.2.30
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DateLogin First
Nov 2, 20261
Nov 1, 20262
Oct 31, 20262
Oct 30, 20260
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20261
Oct 27, 20261
Oct 26, 20261
Oct 25, 20262
Oct 24, 20261
Oct 23, 20260
Oct 22, 20261
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20264
Oct 18, 20262
Oct 17, 20261
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20260
Oct 13, 20261
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20261
Oct 10, 20262
Oct 9, 20262

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 15 · 0.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.12131415Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.2.30
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202615
Nov 7, 202613
Nov 5, 202612
Nov 4, 202613
Nov 3, 202613
Nov 2, 202613
Nov 1, 202613
Oct 31, 202615
Oct 30, 202615
Oct 29, 202613
Oct 28, 202614
Oct 27, 202615

Rank over time

#37,204 · up 2,339 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 7 days across 1 series.#35K#40K#45KOct 27Oct 29Nov 1Nov 5Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.2.30
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#37,204
Nov 6, 2026#45,314
Nov 5, 2026#47,044
Nov 1, 2026#43,931
Oct 30, 2026#35,091
Oct 29, 2026#45,127
Oct 27, 2026#39,543

Growth %

Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-10%0%10%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026+15.38%
Nov 7, 2026+4.17%
Nov 5, 2026-7.69%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026-13.33%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 2026+15.38%
Oct 29, 2026-7.14%
Oct 28, 2026-6.67%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.2.30
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

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Change log

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    • Tested up to 5.2.29 → 5.2.30

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.1100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.1
Requires WordPress
4.0
Tested up to
5.2.30
Requires PHP
–
First released
Oct 27, 2019
Last updated
Oct 30, 2019
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Login First

How many websites use Login First?

Login First 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 #37,204 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Login First been downloaded?

1,659 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats

When was Login First last updated?

Version 1.1 came out on Oct 30, 2019 (7 years ago).

Is Login First compatible with the latest WordPress?

Login First’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.2.30, 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 Login First still maintained?

Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Login First have?

5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Login First?

The plugins most like Login First, by the tags they share, are Limit Login Attempts (300K+), WPS Limit Login (100K+) and Login as User (30K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review 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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Login First
Estimated installs≈ 15
Reported installs10+
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads1.7K
AuthorRuurd de Wind
First releasedOct 27, 2019
Version1.1
Requires WP4.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedOct 30, 2019

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