Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Force Login currently ranks #995 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #989, first reached on Aug 20, 2026.
- It is averaging 5,949 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v5.6.3, shipped on Jun 19, 2026 (73 days ago) — release #24 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #995 |
| 2026-07-31 | #996 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 30,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 30,000 |
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Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-29 | 5,843 |
| 2026-07-31 | 5,907 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Kevin Vess |
|---|---|
| Current version | 5.6.3 |
| Versions released | 24 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-19 |
| Added to directory | 2014-06-11 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.6+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Force Login is a simple lightweight plugin that requires visitors to log in to interact with the website.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Force Login?
WordPress.org reports 30K+ active installs.
How popular is Force Login?
As of August 31, 2026, Force Login ranks #995 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #989.
When was Force Login last updated?
Force Login was last updated on June 19, 2026 (version 5.6.3). It has shipped 24 releases in total.
Who makes Force Login?
Force Login is developed by Kevin Vess. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2014.
