Only one device login limit
This plugin limits login to one device at a time for a user. If the same user login from another device, that user won’t be allowed to log in. Admin can set up an ‘Already login message’ for that user.
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Only one device login limit shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (300+ active installs)
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Only one device login limit stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| auto logout | #61 |
| idle time | #28 |
| limit login | #94 |
| one device | #17 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 13 reviews
About Only one device login limit
From the official readme · v1.2.5Description
This plugin limits login to one device at a time for a user.
If the same user login from another device, that user won’t be allowed to log in.
Admin can set up an ‘Already login message’ for that user.
If the user has been inactive for too long, then the user is automatically logged out and that user allows to log in again either from the same device or another device.
Admin can set up ‘Auto Logout Duration’ for users.
It tracks the user’s activity like user status ( Active/Inactive ) and Last active time.
Admin can view user status from WP Admin > Users > All users. From the “User Status” column, the user current status can be viewed.
Admin can set up only one device login limit plugin from WP Admin > Settings > Limit login
Note: This plugin is compatible with most of the membership plugins.
If you find any issues, please use support forum to report.
Installation
Method 1: Automatic Plugin Installation
- log in to admin panel, Go to Plugins => Add New.
- Search for “Only one device login limit” and install it.
- Once you install it, activate it
Method 2: Manual Plugin Installation
- Upload the plugin’s folder to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- From WP-Admin go to Settings > Limit login and configure as you want.
Frequently asked questions
What if somehow I log out from this plugin?
Go to the plugin’s folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory and rename “only-one-device-login-limit” folder. After that, if you want to activate the plugin again, don’t forget to rename again to “only-one-device-login-limit” Need any help, please use support forum or visit Only one device login limit
Changelog
1.2.4 – 2025-11-12
- Updated: Latest version test
1.2.4 – 2024-04-07
- Updated: Latest version test
1.2.3 – 2022-02-04
- Updated: Latest version test
1.2.2 – 2022-01-05
- Updated: Latest version test
1.2.1 – 2021-04-21
- Updated: Latest version test
1.2 – 2020-05-03
- Updated: Latest version test
- Added: Contributor
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Is Only one device login limit free?
Yes. Only one device login limit is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Only one device login limit safe to use in 2026?
Only one device login limit shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Only one device login limit?
Only one device login limit is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 14,015 times since it launched in July 2015. It was downloaded 99 times in the last 30 days.
Does Only one device login limit work with WordPress 7.1?
Only one device login limit is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Only one device login limit last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.5, was released on November 12, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes Only one device login limit?
Only one device login limit is developed and maintained by AddonsPress.
What are the best alternatives to Only one device login limit?
The most popular alternatives to Only one device login limit are Intranet & Private Site (3K+ installs) and Idle User Logout (1K+ installs).
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