# Private Website – Login Required

> Private Website – Login Required has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 214 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 61/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Private Website – Login Required works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 61/100 on our health check.

**This plugin requires users to be logged in to view the website. Activate the plugin to enforce login, and deactivate it to remove the restriction.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 4,119
- **Downloads (30 days):** 214 (+35.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 61/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 0.3.2
- **Last updated:** Jun 16, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** roehler (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/roehler/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/private-website/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/login/) | >100 | 918 |
| [members](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/members/) | #20 | 142 |
| [private](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/private/) | #9 | 86 |
| [Restrict access](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/restrict-access/) | #7 | 21 |
| [user authentication](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-authentication/) | #1 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| login | >100 | 8,805 |
| members | >100 | 3,597 |
| private | #10 | 5,131 |
| Restrict access | #57 | 1,677 |
| user authentication | #66 | 3,483 |

## Version adoption

- 0.3: 64.6%
- 0.2: 35.4%

## 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) | Sep 28, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 3 | [Security Optimizer – The All-In-One Protection Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sg-security/) | 1M+ | 4.5/5 (157) | Aug 28, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 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 | 86/100 |
| 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 6, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 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 Private Website – Login Required free?
Yes. Private Website – Login Required is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Private Website – Login Required safe to use in 2026?
Private Website – Login Required works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 61/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Private Website – Login Required?
Private Website – Login Required is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,119 times since it launched in September 2024. It was downloaded 214 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Private Website – Login Required work with WordPress 7.1?
Private Website – Login Required is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Private Website – Login Required need?
Private Website – Login Required requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Private Website – Login Required last updated?
The latest version, 0.3.2, was released on June 16, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes Private Website – Login Required?
Private Website – Login Required is developed and maintained by roehler.

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


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