# Force Login Pro

> Force Login Pro has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 67 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Force Login Pro shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Keep your WordPress site secure by requiring all visitors to first login to your site. Simply turn it on and it works out of the box.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,757
- **Downloads (30 days):** 67 (+1.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.0.4
- **Last updated:** May 19, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.7.20
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Brandon Hubbard (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bhubbard/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/force-login-pro/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/login/) | >100 | 923 |
| [privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/privacy/) | >100 | 518 |
| [protected](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/protected/) | #14 | 21 |
| [protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/protection/) | #67 | 114 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,666 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| login | >100 | 8,995 |
| privacy | >100 | 10,000 |
| protected | >100 | 3,877 |
| protection | >100 | 5,909 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WPS Hide Login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wps-hide-login/) | 2M+ | 4.8/5 (2,111) | Aug 13, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 2 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Oct 9, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 3 | [Security Optimizer – The All-In-One Protection Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sg-security/) | 1M+ | 4.5/5 (157) | Oct 14, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 4 | [Limit Login Attempts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/limit-login-attempts/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (202) | Apr 4, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 5 | [LoginPress / wp-login Custom Login Page Customizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginpress/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (1,075) | Jul 10, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 6 | [WPS Limit Login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wps-limit-login/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (83) | Sep 18, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Login Lockdown & Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/login-lockdown/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (61) | Oct 6, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 8 | [Hide My WP Ghost – Security & Firewall](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-my-wp/) | 100K+ | 4.5/5 (372) | Oct 14, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 9 | [Custom Login Page Customizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/login-customizer/) | 90K+ | 4.8/5 (410) | Jan 6, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 10 | [WP fail2ban – Advanced Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-fail2ban/) | 60K+ | 4.2/5 (71) | Sep 30, 2026 | 76/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Force Login Pro free?
Yes. Force Login Pro is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Force Login Pro safe to use in 2026?
Force Login Pro shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Force Login Pro?
Force Login Pro is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,757 times since it launched in May 2019. It was downloaded 67 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Force Login Pro work with WordPress 7.1?
Force Login Pro is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.20, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Force Login Pro need?
Force Login Pro requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Force Login Pro last updated?
The latest version, 0.0.4, was released on May 19, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Force Login Pro?
Force Login Pro is developed and maintained by Brandon Hubbard.

### What are the best alternatives to Force Login Pro?
The most popular alternatives to Force Login Pro are WPS Hide Login (2M+ installs), Loginizer (1M+ installs) and Security Optimizer (1M+ installs).


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