# WP Access Control Center

> WP Access Control Center has 10+ active installs and 96 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 62/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** WP Access Control Center is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 62/100 on our health check.

**Take full control over authentication, sessions, and password security in WordPress – including real-time session monitoring, 2FA, and emergency tools**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,403
- **Downloads (30 days):** 96 (-13.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 62/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 3.2.0.8
- **Last updated:** Aug 17, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.2+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Michael Finkenberger (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mitfi/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/emergency-management/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [2FA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/2fa/) | #51 | 115 |
| [access-control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/access-control/) | #54 | 118 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,666 |
| [sessions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sessions/) | #10 | 19 |
| [user sessions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-sessions/) | #3 | 5 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 2FA | >100 | 429 |
| access-control | >100 | 7,256 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |
| sessions | >100 | 4,913 |
| user sessions | >100 | 3,747 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wordfence/) | 5M+ | 4.7/5 (5,025) | Sep 30, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 2 | [Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/really-simple-ssl/) | 3M+ | 4.9/5 (8,868) | Sep 15, 2026 | 99/100 |
| 3 | [Limit Login Attempts Security – Login Security, 2FA, Firewall, Brute Force Prevention](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/limit-login-attempts-reloaded/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,485) | Sep 23, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [Two Factor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/two-factor/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (208) | Sep 28, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 5 | [WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-2fa/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (182) | Oct 14, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 6 | [WP Hide & Security Enhancer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-hide-security-enhancer/) | 50K+ | 4.3/5 (275) | Sep 23, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 7 | [Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/security-malware-firewall/) | 40K+ | 4.8/5 (393) | Oct 14, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 8 | [Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking, Brute-Force Login Protection & File Scanning](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-simple-firewall/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (1,039) | Oct 5, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 9 | [Two Factor Authentication](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/two-factor-authentication/) | 20K+ | 4.4/5 (77) | Aug 13, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 10 | [Login With Ajax – Fast Logins, 2FA, Redirects](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/login-with-ajax/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (167) | May 24, 2026 | 70/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP Access Control Center free?
Yes. WP Access Control Center is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Access Control Center safe to use in 2026?
WP Access Control Center is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 62/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Access Control Center?
WP Access Control Center is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,403 times since it launched in December 2020. It was downloaded 96 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Access Control Center work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested WP Access Control Center up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.2 or newer.

### What PHP version does WP Access Control Center need?
WP Access Control Center requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WP Access Control Center last updated?
The latest version, 3.2.0.8, was released on August 17, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes WP Access Control Center?
WP Access Control Center is developed and maintained by Michael Finkenberger.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Access Control Center?
The most popular alternatives to WP Access Control Center are Wordfence Security (5M+ installs), Really Simple Security (3M+ installs) and Limit Login Attempts Securi… (1M+ installs).


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