WP Login Timeout Settings
Allows you the ability to set login timeout Settings panel. Features Set default login timeout Set login ‘Remember me’ timeout Set special timeout for Users with a specific capability. eg. : You can set longer/shorter…
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WP Login Timeout Settings shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 3.5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
- Momentum — downloads up 455.5% vs the previous 30 days
- Small user base (600+ active installs)
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Rankings
Where WP Login Timeout Settings stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| automatic | >100 |
| cookie | >100 |
| core | >100 |
| timeout | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.5 from 8 reviews
About WP Login Timeout Settings
From the official readme · v1.1.3Description
Allows you the ability to set login timeout Settings panel.
Features
- Set default login timeout
- Set login ‘Remember me’ timeout
- Set special timeout for Users with a specific capability. eg. : You can set longer/shorter login timeout to Administrators using “edit_theme_options” capability. (see Roles and Capabilities in WordPress Codex)
- Use default WordPress behaviors
- Add Updates panel (Settings > Login timeout)
- Contextual Help
- Translation MO/PO files
- Desactivate restore default WordPress behavior
- Uninstall restore default WordPress behavior
Languages
- English
- French
Installation
- Download and extract plugin files to wp-content/plugin directory.
- Activate the plugin through the WordPress admin interface.
You will find ‘Login timeout’ menu in your WordPress Settings panel.
Changelog
1.1.3
- Feature : better translation integration with WordPress.org
1.1.2
- Fix : notice on WP_DEBUG is true
1.1.1
- Fix : remove user_level form capabilities
1.1.0
- Add feature special timeout
1.0.0
- Initial version
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FAQ
WP Login Timeout Settings: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
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Is WP Login Timeout Settings free?
Yes. WP Login Timeout Settings is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Login Timeout Settings safe to use in 2026?
WP Login Timeout Settings shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 3.5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Login Timeout Settings?
WP Login Timeout Settings is active on 600+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 15,725 times since it launched in July 2014. It was downloaded 761 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Login Timeout Settings work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Login Timeout Settings is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Login Timeout Settings last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.3, was released on December 20, 2017 (9 years ago).
Who makes WP Login Timeout Settings?
WP Login Timeout Settings is developed and maintained by Yslo.
What are the best alternatives to WP Login Timeout Settings?
The most popular alternatives to WP Login Timeout Settings are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).
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