# User Session Control

> User Session Control has 600+ active installs, a 4.7/5 rating from 7 reviews and 108 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 38/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** User Session Control shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 600+
- **Total downloads:** 10,617
- **Downloads (30 days):** 108 (+20% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.7/5 from 7 reviews
- **Health score:** 38/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.3.1
- **Last updated:** Dec 23, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.37
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Frankie Jarrett (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/fjarrett/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/user-session-control/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/login/) | >100 | 909 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,576 |
| [sessions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sessions/) | #3 | 21 |
| [users](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/users/) | #46 | 312 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| login | >100 | 8,551 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |
| sessions | >100 | 4,440 |
| users | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.3: 100%

## 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) | Aug 19, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 3 | [Security Optimizer – The All-In-One Protection Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sg-security/) | 1M+ | 4.5/5 (157) | Aug 28, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 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 (1,076) | 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) | Aug 16, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 8 | [Hide My WP Ghost – Security & Firewall](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-my-wp/) | 100K+ | 4.5/5 (372) | Sep 24, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 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) | Apr 29, 2025 | 42/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is User Session Control free?
Yes. User Session Control is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is User Session Control safe to use in 2026?
User Session Control shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use User Session Control?
User Session Control is active on 600+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,617 times since it launched in January 2015. It was downloaded 108 times in the last 30 days.

### Does User Session Control work with WordPress 7.1?
User Session Control is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.37, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was User Session Control last updated?
The latest version, 0.3.1, was released on December 23, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes User Session Control?
User Session Control is developed and maintained by Frankie Jarrett.

### What are the best alternatives to User Session Control?
The most popular alternatives to User Session Control are WPS Hide Login (2M+ installs), Loginizer (1M+ installs) and Security Optimizer (1M+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/user-session-control/ · Generated 2026-09-27 17:40 UTC by PageForge