Best user authentication plugins for WordPress
The most popular user authentication plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Private Website leads with 300+ active installs, ahead of Memberstack (90+) and MC Professional Authentication and User Sync (20+). All 5 plugins tagged “user authentication” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 4 user authentication plugins
- 1.
Private WebsiteThe most installed user authentication plugin, with 300+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, updated 4 months ago.
- 2.
Memberstack90+ active installs. Rated 5.0 from 24 reviews, updated 8 months ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.9.11.
- 3.
MC Professional Authentication and User Sync20+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 2 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.6.11.
- 4.
Stitchz Social Login10+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, last updated 10 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.4.34.
All 5 plugins tagged “user authentication”
Private Website
Down in the last 7 days:24#11,036by roehler4 months ago
This plugin requires users to be logged in to view the website. Activate the plugin to enforce login, and deactivate it to remove the restriction.
- Installs
- 300+
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 11/day
Memberstack
Down in the last 7 days:96#17,177by Josh8 months ago
Transform your WordPress site into a premium membership platform. Create members-only content and manage subscriptions with ease.
- Installs
- 90+
- Rating
- 5.0(24)
- Downloads
- 11/day
MC Professional Authentication and User Sync
Up in the last 7 days:137#26,583by MemberClicks2 years ago
Provides SSO (Single Sign-On) with MemberClicks Professional to restrict content based on member group. Sync user records for consistent access.
- Installs
- 20+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 11/day
Stitchz Social Login
Up in the last 7 days:4,513#39,478by stitchzdotnet11 years ago
The Stitchz Social Login plugin adds the option to authenticate with one or more of the 22+ social identities providers supported by Stitchz.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- 2.5(2)
- Downloads
- 0/day