Best admin access plugins for WordPress
The most popular admin access plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. GateLink Manager leads with 60+ active installs, ahead of PausePage (50+) and Digages Role Manager (30+). All 5 plugins tagged “admin access” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 5 admin access plugins
- 1.
GateLink ManagerThe most installed admin access plugin, with 60+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.8.12.
- 2.
PausePage50+ active installs. No reviews yet, updated 2 months ago.
- 3.
Digages Role Manager30+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, updated 1 month ago.
- 4.
TempAccesslyFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 1 month ago.
- 5.
Secure Access BridgeFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 3 weeks ago.
All 5 plugins tagged “admin access”
GateLink Manager
Up in the last 7 days:142#19,566by NUMAN RASHEED1 year ago
Secure, passwordless admin access for multiple WordPress sites—one‑click, HMAC‑signed SSO for remote wp‑admin login.
- Installs
- 60+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 6/day
PausePage
Down in the last 7 days:179#21,350by Guru Plugins2 months ago
Effortless Coming Soon and Maintenance Mode - redirect all visitors to a selected page while allowing admins full access.
- Installs
- 50+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Digages Role Manager
Up in the last 7 days:234#25,075by Timileyin Olabajo1 month ago
Create custom WordPress roles, restrict admin menu access, manage allowed actions, and receive email alerts when restricted actions are attempted.
- Installs
- 30+
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 0/day
TempAccessly
Up in the last 7 days:1,562#66,902by Qevora Software1 month ago
Create secure, time-limited WordPress access for trusted developers, support teams, freelancers, and clients without sharing a permanent password.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Secure Access Bridge
Down in the last 7 days:2,021#73,468by Prokash Sarker26 days ago
Temporary login without password. Create secure passwordless WordPress login links for clients, developers, and support — no shared admin passwords.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day