Restrict Role Login
This Plugin allows administrators to restrict user login based on user roles. This is useful e.g. when you want anyone to register on your site but you do only want certain people (e.g. editors) to enter the logged in…
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Restrict Role Login shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.5 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Restrict Role Login stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| area | >100 |
| authentication | >100 |
| login | >100 |
| register | >100 |
| restrict | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Restrict Role Login
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
This Plugin allows administrators to restrict user login based on user roles. This is useful e.g. when you want anyone to register on your site but you do only want certain people (e.g. editors) to enter the logged in area.
Roles that are allowed to log in are set in a new menu entry in the Users menu.
This plugin was originally developed for the globe – Community of Digital Learning on behalf of GIZ.
Contact
- Konnektiv
- Restrict Role Login on GitHub – Report issues, contribute code
Installation
- Upload ‘restrict-role-login’ to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
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FAQ
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Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Restrict Role Login free?
Yes. Restrict Role Login is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Restrict Role Login safe to use in 2026?
Restrict Role Login shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Restrict Role Login?
Restrict Role Login is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,746 times since it launched in June 2016. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.
Does Restrict Role Login work with WordPress 7.1?
Restrict Role Login is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Restrict Role Login last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on June 14, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes Restrict Role Login?
Restrict Role Login is developed and maintained by konnektiv.
What are the best alternatives to Restrict Role Login?
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