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Login Gatekeeper

Name: Login Gatekeeper
Rating: 4.0 (1 reviews)
Author: learnhowwp

Protect your login page by requiring a secret key and value in the login URL.

Login Gatekeeper ranks #67,663 among WordPress.org plugins with 1+ active installations, is #1,020 of 1,584 in the Authentication category, a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews, and was last updated Aug 16, 2025. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Tested up to WP 6.8 (Current: 7.1)

v1.0.0 Current Version v1.0.0

Updated 1 year ago Last Update on 16 Aug, 2025

Refreshed 8 hours ago Last Refreshed on

#1,020 of 1,584 in Authentication No update in over a year

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-66.7%

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Plugin Details

Version: 1.0.0
Last Updated: Aug 16, 2025
Requires WP: 5.0+
Tested Up To: 6.8
PHP Version: 7.0 or higher
Author: learnhowwp

Support & Rating

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4
Reviews: 1
Support Threads: 0
Resolved: 0%

Keywords

Brute Force login login protection security user roles

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Login Gatekeeper

If you forget your login key or value, you can use the default WordPress "Lost your password?" link on the login page. The password reset email will include your current secret key and value, so you can regain access. If you lose access to your email, you can still disable the plugin via FTP or your hosting file manager.

Yes, you can select which roles require the key from the plugin settings page.

The plugin is designed for the default WordPress login page. Compatibility with custom login forms may vary.

No. The plugin does not change the appearance or behavior of the login page. If someone tries to log in without the correct secret and value, they will see the default WordPress error message, even if their username and password are correct. This helps keep your security measures hidden.