Temporary Login by Softfix
Securely share temporary login links without passwords. Ideal for clients, support, and one-time WordPress access.
Use with caution
Temporary Login by Softfix works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Temporary Login by Softfix stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin tool | >100 |
| expiring login | #24 |
| temporary login | #73 |
| time based login | >100 |
| user login | >100 |
About Temporary Login by Softfix
From the official readme · v1.0.4Description
Temporary Login by Softfix allows administrators to generate secure, expiring login links for temporary users.
Use it to give access to:
- Support personnel
- Guest admins or editors
- Client dashboards
- Short-term access without sharing passwords
Features:
- Auto-generated temporary user with unique login URL
- Expiration control (in minutes)
- Auto-deletion of expired accounts (via WP Cron)
- Admin page to generate links
- Logs login activity (time, user ID, event)
Security:
- One-time use URLs
- Token-based login
- Full nonce and sanitization support
- Compliant with WordPress coding standards
Future Features
- Email notifications to temp users
- Role selection for temp accounts
- Shortcode support
- API endpoint for programmatic generation
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder
temporary-loginto the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Navigate to Users > Temporary Login to generate a new login link.
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin create a real WordPress user?
Yes, a temporary user is created and automatically deleted after expiration.
Can I send the login link via email?
The current version displays the link. You can copy it manually. Email support may be added in a future release.
What roles are assigned to temporary users?
Currently, the default role is subscriber. Future versions will allow role selection.
How does cleanup work?
Expired users are automatically deleted every hour via WordPress’ scheduled tasks.
Is this secure?
Yes, all login links use hashed tokens, and users are deleted after expiration. Nonces and input sanitization are enforced in the admin interface.
Changelog
First release – create expiring secure login links for temporary users.
1.0.4
- Fixes
- Tested for compatibility with WordPress.
1.0.3
- Design Fixes
- Tested for compatibility with WordPress 7.1.
1.0.1
- Fixes
- Design changes
1.0
- Initial release
- Temporary login generator with expiration
- Auto login via token link
- Admin UI with logs
- Secure cron-based cleanup
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FAQ
Temporary Login by Softfix: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is Temporary Login by Softfix free?
Yes. Temporary Login by Softfix is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Temporary Login by Softfix safe to use in 2026?
Temporary Login by Softfix works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Temporary Login by Softfix?
Temporary Login by Softfix is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 695 times since it launched in July 2025. It was downloaded 60 times in the last 30 days.
Does Temporary Login by Softfix work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Temporary Login by Softfix up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.4 or newer.
What PHP version does Temporary Login by Softfix need?
Temporary Login by Softfix requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Temporary Login by Softfix last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on August 13, 2026 (2 months ago).
Who makes Temporary Login by Softfix?
Temporary Login by Softfix is developed and maintained by Softfix.
What are the best alternatives to Temporary Login by Softfix?
The most popular alternatives to Temporary Login by Softfix are String Replacer (200+ installs), Pagelog (10+ installs) and Server Information (10+ installs).
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