Magic Login Link
With the Magic Login Link Plugin, you can login to wordpress without entering your password. This is awesome, if you have forgotten your password or your password is just hard to remember. After entering your mail…
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Magic Login Link shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (90+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Magic Login Link stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| login | >100 |
| magic | >100 |
| Magic Login | >100 |
| passwordless login | >100 |
About Magic Login Link
From the official readme · v1.1.0Description
With the Magic Login Link Plugin, you can login to wordpress without entering your password. This is awesome, if you have forgotten your password or your password is just hard to remember. After entering your mail adress, you will receive a link, which gives you the ability to login instantly.
How To
To use the functionality, you can add the shortcode ‘amc_spark_magic_login’. This will add an input form to the current site
Changelog
1.1.0
* Refactor redirect logic to redirect user to the site with the shortcode after he logged in with the link
* Hide form, if user is logged in
* Remove unused filters
* Add text domain
1.0.0
* Initial version
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FAQ
Magic Login Link: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is Magic Login Link free?
Yes. Magic Login Link is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Magic Login Link safe to use in 2026?
Magic Login Link shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Magic Login Link?
Magic Login Link is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,183 times since it launched in March 2018. It was downloaded 130 times in the last 30 days.
Does Magic Login Link work with WordPress 7.1?
Magic Login Link is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Magic Login Link need?
Magic Login Link requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Magic Login Link last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on March 28, 2018 (9 years ago).
Who makes Magic Login Link?
Magic Login Link is developed and maintained by Tim Sippel.
What are the best alternatives to Magic Login Link?
The most popular alternatives to Magic Login Link are WPS Hide Login (2M+ installs), Loginizer (1M+ installs) and Security Optimizer (1M+ installs).
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