Absoluto Access Gate
Force users to login before viewing pages. Exclude specific pages and allow certain user roles/users to bypass the requirement.
Use with caution
Absoluto Access Gate works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 months ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Absoluto Access Gate stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| access-control | >100 |
| force login | >100 |
| login | >100 |
| Restrict access | >100 |
| security | >100 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Absoluto Access Gate
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Absoluto Access Gate is a flexible WordPress access-control plugin that allows you to require user login across your site while offering precise control over who can access what. It is designed for site owners who need reliable login enforcement without sacrificing usability or performance.
Many sites require authentication for content access but still need exceptions for specific pages, users, or integrations. Absoluto Access Gate provides a structured and predictable way to enforce login rules while supporting common real-world scenarios such as public landing pages, APIs, feeds, and temporary access needs.
Author: Absoluto Designs
Author URI: http://absolutodesigns.com
Plugin URI: https://absolutodesigns.com/plugins/absoluto-access-gate/
Features
- Force login requirement for all pages
- Enable/Disable toggle without deactivating plugin
- Exclude specific pages from login requirement
- Exclude page templates from login requirement
- Exclude post types, categories, and tags
- Allow specific user roles to bypass login requirement
- Allow specific users to bypass login requirement
- IP whitelist with CIDR notation support
- Bypass key/token for temporary access
- Custom login page URL
- Custom redirect after login
- Maintenance mode with custom messages
- RSS feed and REST API exclusion options
- AJAX request exclusion
- Archive and search page exclusion
- Easy-to-use admin settings page with 2-column layout
- Clean and modern UI with enhanced multi-select dropdowns (uses native HTML5 selects, WordPress.org compliant)
- Quick add current IP to whitelist button
Configuration
After activating the plugin, navigate to Settings > Absoluto Access Gate to configure:
Excluded Pages
Select pages that should be accessible without login. These pages will be publicly accessible even when the plugin is active.
Excluded Page Templates
Select page templates that should be accessible without login. All pages using these templates will be publicly accessible.
Bypass Roles
Select user roles that can bypass the login requirement. Users with these roles can view all pages without being redirected to login.
Bypass Users
Select specific users that can bypass the login requirement. These users can view all pages without being redirected to login.
How It Works
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When a user visits any page on your site, the plugin checks:
- If the user is logged in and has bypass permission (role or user)
- If the current page is excluded
- If the current page uses an excluded template
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If none of the above conditions are met and the user is not logged in, they are redirected to the WordPress login page.
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After logging in, users are redirected back to the page they were trying to access.
Requirements
- WordPress: 5.0 or higher
- PHP: 7.0 or higher
- Tested up to: WordPress 6.4
- Network: Not compatible with WordPress Multisite network activation
Support
For issues, questions, or contributions, please visit the plugin page.
License
GPL v2 or later
Installation
- Download or clone this repository
- Upload the
absoluto-access-gatefolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to Settings > Absoluto Access Gate to configure the plugin
Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Force login redirect functionality
- Enable/Disable toggle
- Exclude pages, templates, post types, categories, and tags
- Bypass roles and users
- IP whitelist with CIDR support
- Bypass key/token functionality
- Custom login page and redirect URLs
- Maintenance mode
- RSS feed and REST API exclusion
- AJAX and archive page exclusion
- Modern 2-column admin settings page
- Google-like minimal UI design
- Quick add IP to whitelist button
- Admin bar notice when active
- Powered by Absoluto Designs
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FAQ
Absoluto Access Gate: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 9, 2026
Is Absoluto Access Gate free?
Yes. Absoluto Access Gate is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Absoluto Access Gate safe to use in 2026?
Absoluto Access Gate works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 months ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Absoluto Access Gate?
Absoluto Access Gate is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 564 times since it launched in January 2026. It was downloaded 64 times in the last 30 days.
Does Absoluto Access Gate work with WordPress 7.1?
Absoluto Access Gate is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Absoluto Access Gate need?
Absoluto Access Gate requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Absoluto Access Gate last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on January 27, 2026 (9 months ago).
Who makes Absoluto Access Gate?
Absoluto Access Gate is developed and maintained by Absoluto Designs.
What are the best alternatives to Absoluto Access Gate?
The most popular alternatives to Absoluto Access Gate are PublishPress Capabilities:… (100K+ installs), Content Control (40K+ installs) and Restrict User Access (10K+ installs).
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