east115 Account Guard
Limit one account to real owners. Stop account sharing on membership sites.
Use with caution
east115 Account Guard works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where east115 Account Guard stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| concurrent login | #58 |
| device-binding | #24 |
| login | >100 |
| membership | >100 |
| security | >100 |
About east115 Account Guard
From the official readme · v1.2.1Description
Membership sites lose revenue every day to shared accounts — one login passed around an office, posted in a group chat, or resold. This plugin limits account sharing using WordPress native session management (WP_Session_Tokens). No polling, no extra server load.
Three configurable strategies:
- Kick oldest (kick, default) — a new login instantly terminates all other sessions of that account. The old device is logged out on its next request. Smoothest experience, similar to single-device streaming policies.
- Exclusive online (deny) — while any device is active, new-device logins are rejected outright. Strictest mode.
- Device binding limit — each account can bind up to N devices (default 2), slots auto-release after X days (default 30). An anonymous device identifier cookie is set on first login.
More features:
- Heartbeat detection: every visit refreshes activity time (60-second write throttle, no slowdown)
- Admin exemption: administrators can bypass all restrictions
- Unbind tool: one click in the admin to clear a user’s device bindings and force all devices offline — perfect for device-change appeals
- Zero external dependencies: no third-party requests, all data stays in your database
The plugin interface is written in Chinese and fully internationalized (text domain: east115-account-guard). Translations for other languages are welcome via translate.wordpress.org.
Privacy
This plugin collects and transmits no personal data. The only data stored is an anonymous device-identifier cookie (eastacgu_device) in the browser and device binding timestamps in user meta. Uninstalling removes all settings and binding data.
Installation
- Upload and activate the plugin in the admin.
- Go to Settings – Prevent Account Sharing, pick a strategy and device limit.
- To handle device-change appeals, use the unbind tool at the bottom of the settings page.
Frequently asked questions
A member changed phones and is now locked out. What now?
Go to Settings – Prevent Account Sharing, enter the user’s ID or login name in the unbind tool, and clear their bindings. They log in again on the new device.
Does clearing browser cookies count as a new device?
Yes. The device identifier lives in a browser cookie; clearing cookies, switching browsers, or incognito mode all register as new devices. This is the intended anti-sharing behavior. Legitimate users can be unbound by an admin.
Does this plugin set cookies?
Yes. One anonymous cookie named eastacgu_device (random 32-character hex string, HttpOnly, one-year lifetime). It only distinguishes devices, contains no personal information, and is never sent to third parties.
Will it slow down my site?
No. Heartbeat writes are throttled to once per 60 seconds per session; every check uses native WordPress sessions and user meta. No polling, no external requests.
Changelog
1.2.1
- Removed the Author URI header (connection to the site is restricted for some regions, which triggered a review error)
- Renamed all function/class/option/menu prefixes from
pas_to the uniqueeastacgu_prefix (previous prefix was too short and risked conflicts) - Added automatic migration of settings, device bindings, and device cookies from versions 1.2.0 and earlier
1.2.0
- Renamed to a distinctive name and slug: east115 Account Guard / east115-account-guard
- Removed load_plugin_textdomain() — translations auto-load for WordPress.org-hosted plugins since WP 4.6
1.1.0
- Added internationalization (i18n) — all strings translatable
- Added uninstall cleanup (uninstall.php)
- Added plugin header metadata
1.0.0
- Initial release: kick-oldest, device binding limit, concurrent denial, heartbeat detection, admin exemption, admin unbind tool
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east115 Account Guard: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 18, 2026
Is east115 Account Guard free?
Yes. east115 Account Guard is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is east115 Account Guard safe to use in 2026?
east115 Account Guard works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
How many websites use east115 Account Guard?
east115 Account Guard is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 159 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 84 times in the last 30 days.
Does east115 Account Guard work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested east115 Account Guard up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.2 or newer.
What PHP version does east115 Account Guard need?
east115 Account Guard requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was east115 Account Guard last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.1, was released on September 7, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes east115 Account Guard?
east115 Account Guard is developed and maintained by East115.
What are the best alternatives to east115 Account Guard?
The most popular alternatives to east115 Account Guard are Loggedin (8K+ installs), WP One Login (30+ installs) and SessionQuota (10+ installs).
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