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WP Login Security 2
Whitelist User IP addresses. If a user logs in from an unknown IP the plugin sends an email to the user and optionally the admin with a one-time key.
The facts
- Rating
- 4.4★ from 5
- Active installs
- 20+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 19 Dec 2012
- Added
- Nov 2012
- Requires WP
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- WP 3.5.2
- Downloads
- 8,387
Our analysis
AI-assistedWP Login Security 2 is a WordPress plugin designed to enhance login security by requiring users to whitelist their IP addresses. When a user attempts to log in from an unrecognized IP address, they receive an email with a one-time key to access their account. This process helps to verify user identity and protect against unauthorised access.
The plugin compares the current IP address with the last seen IP address for each user. If there is a mismatch or no whitelisted IP addresses, an email is sent to the user's registered email. Optionally, the blog administrator can also be notified. This plugin is suitable for users who want to improve the security of their WordPress login process.
Best for: This plugin is best for WordPress site owners looking to enhance their login security.
What it does well
- ✓Requires users to whitelist their IP address for added security
- ✓Sends email with a one-time key for unrecognized logins
- ✓Can notify the blog administrator of unrecognized logins
- ✓Includes features to clear whitelist and activation codes
Where it falls short
- •Last updated in December 2012, may not be fully compatible with newer WordPress versions
- •Limited active installs may indicate a lack of widespread use or support
Verdict
WP Login Security 2 provides a basic level of security for user logins, but its age and limited active use may be a concern for some users.
From the developer
andersvinther2's own description of WP Login Security 2, lightly tidied.
WP Login Security 2 provides enhanced security by requiring users to whitelist their IP address.
If the IP address is not recognized, the plugin will send an email to the user with a link that contains a one-time key. Optionally the blog administrator can also be notified.
If a user logs in from a known IP address no further action is required.
What does this Plugin do?
- Each time a user logs in, the plugin will compare their existing IP address to the last seen IP address.
- If the IP does not match or no IP addresses have been whitelisted, an email will be sent to the users registered email address.
- The user must login to their email and click the included link, which contains the one-time password.
- The plugin can be configured to also send an email to the blog administrator as well as the user.
Updates from the original plugin
This plugin is based on the original WP Login Security plugin developed by joshuascott94.
Since the original plugin is not supported any longer we took over and made a few updates:
- Fixed: Incorrect number of parameters were passed to mt_rand().
- Recoded: The plugin notifications on the login screen only worked when Output Buffering was turned on in php.ini.
- Added buttons to clear whitelist and outstanding activation codes.
- Added code to clean up data on uninstallation.
Tagged as
purpose
Security & Malware Protection
quality
Security
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