Description
At a glance
Force Login v5.6.3 — free WordPress plugin download. Key facts: 30K+ active installs · 4.8/5 rating from 101 reviews · updated June 19, 2026 · requires WordPress 4.6+.
Easily hide your WordPress site from public viewing by requiring visitors to log in first. As simple as flipping a switch.
Make your website private until it’s ready to share publicly, or keep it private for members only.
Features
- WordPress Multisite compatible.
- Login redirects visitors back to the url they tried to visit.
- Extensive Developer API (hooks & filters).
- Customizable. Set a specific URL to always redirect to on login.
- Filter exceptions for certain pages or posts.
- Restrict REST API to authenticated users.
- Translation Ready & WPML certified.
Bug Reports
Bug reports for Force Login are welcomed on GitHub. Please note that GitHub is not a support forum.
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download Force Login?
Force Login 5.6.3 is the latest version. It is a WordPress plugin you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations. It holds a 4.8/5 rating from 101 user reviews.
Does Force Login cost anything?
No. Force Login 5.6.3 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install Force Login 5.6.3?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Force Login?
Force Login 5.6.3 requires WordPress 4.6 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Force Login last updated?
Version 5.6.3 was last updated on June 19, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Force Login download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 5.6.3
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 5.6.3 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | June 19, 2026 |
| Active installs | 30,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.8/5 (101 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 4.6 or higher |
| Author | Kevin Vess |
| Tags | privacy, private, protected, registered-only, restricted |
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