Passwordless Login
Passwordless login form via a simple to use shortcode: [passwordless-login]
Use with caution
Passwordless Login works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 54/100 on our health check.
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Passwordless Login stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| custom login form | #69 |
| Front end login | #13 |
| login shortcode | #20 |
| passwordless | #1 |
| passwordless login | #1 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 10 reviews
About Passwordless Login
From the official readme · v1.1.4Description
Passwordless Login is a modern way of loggin into your WordPress site without the use of a password.
Join the discussion here: https://www.cozmoslabs.com/31550-wordpress-passwordless-login/
This is how it works:
- Instead of asking users for a password when they try to log in to your website, we simply ask them for their username or email
- The plugin creates a temporary authorization token and saves it in a WordPress transient that expires after 10 minutes
- Then we send the user an email with a link and the token
- The user clicks the link and sends the authorization code to your server
- The plugin then checks if the code is valid and creates the log in WordPress cookie, successfully authenticating the user.
You can use the shortcode [passwordless-login] in a page or widget.
If you’re looking to create front-end user registration and profile forms we recommend Profile Builder.
NOTE:
Passwordless Authentication dose not replace the default login functionality in WordPress.
Installation
- Upload the passwordless-login folder to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Create a new page and use the shortcode available
Frequently asked questions
Is this secure?
Yes. The token is created using wp_hash and it’s based on the user id, the current time and the salt in wp-config.php
Couldn’t anyone login if they have that link?
The token expires after 10 minutes and can only be used once. If people have access to that link it’s supposed they have access to your email, in which case it’s as safe as the default login, since they could reset their passwords.
Isn’t it more complicated they just entering a password?
Weak passwords are used every day by users. There are also people who use the same password across various services and websites. By using the Passwordless Login plugin your users will have one less password to worry about.
But what if my users don’t want to login every time via their email?
You can extend the auth cookie expiration to something like 1 month or 3 months (this can be changed by using the wpa_change_link_expiration filter). Also, you can offer Passwordless Login as an alternative login system and enforce stronger passwords on registration using Profile Builder plugin.
I can’t find a question similar to my issue; Where can I find support?
For more information please visit http://www.cozmoslabs.com or via the support tab.
Changelog
1.1.4
- Fix: Allow 2 forms on the same page to process correctly
- Fix: A compatibility bug with the Allow Users To Login With option from Profile Builder
- Fix: Switched from using ids to style the form to using classes
- Fix: Add translation support for the Login form submit button
- Misc: Added a filter to disable the automatic redirect to homepage for HEAD requests
1.1.3
- Fix: XSS issue with the already logged in message. Thanks to Mat Rollings
- Fix: Added nonce check for the admin notice dismiss action
- Fix: Sanitize additional output
- Fix: A compatibility bug with Profile Builder when an after login redirect returned an empty string
1.1.2
- Fix: issues with form being processed multiple times
- Fix: an issue regarding AV Link Protection
- Misc: added a filter over the headers of the email that is sent: wpa_email_headers
- Misc: added a filter to allow adding of extra email verification logic: wpa_email_verify_login
1.1.1
- Redirect after login based on Profile Builder Pro custom redirects.
1.1.0
- Fix create_function to anonymous function so it works with PHP 7.2
- Localize certain strings
- Add wpa_after_login_redirect filter so you can redirect users after login
- Change logo and banner
1.0.9
- Fixed a problem with admin approval error message
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Passwordless Login: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is Passwordless Login free?
Yes. Passwordless Login is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Passwordless Login safe to use in 2026?
Passwordless Login works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 54/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Passwordless Login?
Passwordless Login is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 33,517 times since it launched in October 2014. It was downloaded 551 times in the last 30 days.
Does Passwordless Login work with WordPress 7.1?
Passwordless Login is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Passwordless Login last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.4, was released on February 2, 2026 (8 months ago).
Who makes Passwordless Login?
Passwordless Login is developed and maintained by madalin.ungureanu.
What are the best alternatives to Passwordless Login?
The most popular alternatives to Passwordless Login are Login Links (70+ installs), Custom Login Form (10+ installs) and MC Login Code (10+ installs).
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