Token Access
This plugin will limit access to the site. Only visitors with a cookie token will be able to access the public website. Visitors without the cookie will see a “coming soon” style of page.
Consider an alternative
Token Access shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.6 (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 Token Access stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| access | >100 |
| cookie | >100 |
| private | >100 |
| public | >100 |
| whitelist | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About Token Access
From the official readme · v1.8.2Description
This plugin will limit access to the site. Only visitors with a cookie token will be able to access the public website. Visitors without the cookie will see a “coming soon” style of page.
You can customise the “coming soon” content, and you can change the way tokens work. Visit yoursite.com/?add_token to receive the token allowing you to see the site. To remove the limited access, simply disable this plugin.
By default, the token is “letmein”. So use these links:
site.com?letmein
site.com?takemeoff
This plugin is useful when you’re developing your site. You can work on your live web server without having your site open to the public.
Installation
- Upload plugin to your wordpress installation plugin directory
- Activate plugin through the
Pluginsmenu in WordPress - Look at the configuration screen (found under
Toolsin the WordPress menu) - You can change settings or customise your ‘coming soon’ content here.
Changelog
1.8.2
- Fix error with ?letmein operation
1.8.1
- Version bump for build process
1.8.0
- Refactor plugin and check compatibility with latest WP
1.7.1
- Fix: It was showing the placeholder on the wp-login.php page too.
1.7.0
- Rewrote plugin to meet code standards.
- Now stores custom placeholder in options table, instead of writing to a file that will be overwritten when the plugin updates.
- Using the proper WP Settings API to manage options.
1.6.3
- Updating versions & changelog
- Better wp-cli compatibility
For developers
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FAQ
Token Access: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
Is Token Access free?
Yes. Token Access is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Token Access safe to use in 2026?
Token Access shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Token Access?
Token Access is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,508 times since it launched in August 2010. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.
Does Token Access work with WordPress 7.1?
Token Access is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Token Access need?
Token Access requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Token Access last updated?
The latest version, 1.8.2, was released on July 3, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes Token Access?
Token Access is developed and maintained by Anthony.
What are the best alternatives to Token Access?
The most popular alternatives to Token Access are Loginizer (1M+ installs), User Role Editor (700K+ installs) and Members (300K+ installs).
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