Magic Login Link
v1.1.0by Tim Sippel · updated 8 years ago
Enables the user to login without entering a password. Instead a mail with a login is sent.
- Rank
- #16,588
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 105
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.3K
- 2,348 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Magic Login Link at a glance
Magic Login Link is a WordPress plugin by Tim Sippel with 100+ active installs, the #16,588 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 25% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1.0 came out on Mar 28, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. It leads the 10 plugins tagged “magic”. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats98 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Magic Login Link |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 105 · -6.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 105 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 104 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 104 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 103 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 97 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 97 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 97 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 113 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 112 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 112 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 112 |
Rank over time
#16,588 · up 429 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #16,588 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #16,559 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #16,827 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #16,624 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #16,559 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #16,813 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #16,824 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #16,820 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #16,704 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #17,027 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #17,017 |
Growth %
Average -0.54% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.96% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +4.17% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.97% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +6.19% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -14.16% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.89% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #17027 → #16827Installs 100+ → 90+
- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.6
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Mar 28, 2018
- Last updated
- Mar 28, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Magic Login Link
How many websites use Magic Login Link?
Magic Login Link is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #16,588 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Magic Login Link been downloaded?
2,348 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Magic Login Link last updated?
Version 1.1.0 came out on Mar 28, 2018 (8 years ago).
Is Magic Login Link compatible with the latest WordPress?
Magic Login Link’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 Magic Login Link still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Magic Login Link have?
No one has reviewed Magic Login Link on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Magic Login Link?
The plugins most like Magic Login Link, by the tags they share, are Magic Login (3K+), Temporary Login (30K+) and WPS Hide Login (2M+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 105 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.3K |
| Author | Tim Sippel |
| First released | Mar 28, 2018 |
| Version | 1.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.6 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Mar 28, 2018 |
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