Simple Require Login
WordPress plugin that adds a metabox to posts, pages, and custom post types where you can select if the content requires a login and what role is allowed to view the content. The native auth_redirect function is used to…
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Simple Require Login shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.3 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Simple Require Login stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| authentication | >100 |
| login | >100 |
| password | >100 |
| roles | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Simple Require Login
From the official readme · v0.2Description
WordPress plugin that adds a metabox to posts, pages, and custom post types where you can select if the content requires a login and what role is allowed to view the content. The native auth_redirect function is used to redirect users to the login page.
Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
- Upload
simple-require-loginfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Changelog
0.2
- Added condition so that metabox doesn’t show up on ACF and menu pages. Added an option to redirect to SSL.
0.1
- Initial Release
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FAQ
Simple Require Login: quick answers
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Is Simple Require Login free?
Yes. Simple Require Login is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Simple Require Login safe to use in 2026?
Simple Require Login shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Simple Require Login?
Simple Require Login is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,338 times since it launched in November 2015. It was downloaded 102 times in the last 30 days.
Does Simple Require Login work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Require Login is officially tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Simple Require Login last updated?
The latest version, 0.2, was released on July 6, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes Simple Require Login?
Simple Require Login is developed and maintained by timmcdaniels.
What are the best alternatives to Simple Require Login?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Require Login are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).
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