Magic Login — WordPress Login Plugin
Magic Login – Magic Link & Passwordless Authentication for WordPress – Login Without Password
by handyplugins · WordPress.org page · Website
Magic Login has 3,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 73,589 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 11, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Magic Login at a glance
Is Magic Login well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- SMS Login: Send magic login links via SMS. Learn more
- QR Code Login: Let users log in by scanning a QR code. Learn more
- Registration: Enable easy user registration directly from the login form or with a shortcode. Learn more
- CLI Command: Use WP-CLI to create login links, generate QR codes, export/import settings, and more. Learn more
- Brute Force Protection: Limit rate of login attempts and block IP temporarily
- Login request throttling: Limit login link generation for a certain period
- IP Check: Enhance the security by restricting users to log in from the same IP address that requested the link
- Domain Restriction: Allow only certain domains to use the magic link
- Login Email Customization: Customize login message by using email placeholders
- Login Redirect: Redirect users to a specific page right after login. You can also redirect different pages based on the user role
- WooCommerce Integration: Seamless checkout experience for returning customers. Learn more
- Easy Digital Downloads (EDD) Integration: Enhance the checkout experience with seamless magic login support. Learn more
Magic Login reviews and ratings
26 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Excellent Plugin - Excellent Support
I bought this plugin, it works very well. The developer was extremely responsive to any queries during the setup. Works perfectly. Thanks
nasbotic -
Best plugin for passwordless login
I use the Pro version of the plugin and I'm absolutely thrilled with it. In terms of features, support, and price, it's my top choice. I would recommend this plugin to anyone who wants to simplify their work while still being GDPR compliant.
torstenl -
Powerfull and great support
I am using the pro version and this really ads a frictionless UX for news sites that want readers to log in and do stuff. When I struggled with setting up dynamic redirects the support stepped in instantly.
johan.seidenfaden -
Great Plugin and FANTASTIC Support
I am using Magic Login Pro and it is an amazing work by the team. It is easy to implement and get excellent security. I have no words to THANK the team for all the support even before I bought the plugin. Keep it up the good work and will try your other plugins too soon.
ozredwine -
Limited in wrong places.
I'm giving this 3 stars. I hope it's fair.I like the plugin. It functions well. It's simple and it works. The free version of the plugin is cut down to bare minimum functionality, which is perfectly fine. That's understandable, and I don't have any issue with that. However, the fact that I can't even edit text of the email that comes through with the magic link is quite 'unnecessary' in my opnion.Replaced with a different plugin, unfortunately.
Joe Bloggs -
The developer really cares
I’m new to this plugin and asked a few beginner questions. The developer was responsive and even shared some PHP code to help me out. This feels like what the WordPress community spirit is supposed to be.
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Where Magic Login ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Magic Login appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Login Plugins | #81 by tag, #37 in search | #33 | – |
| Best QR Code Plugins | #38 in search, not tagged | #63 | – |
| Best Password Protection Plugins | #35 in search, not tagged | #65 | – |
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Details
Passwordless login for WordPress. Streamline the login process by sending magic links to your users.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Magic Login competes in
Tags
- login
- magic link
- Magic Login
- passwordless
- passwordless login
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- Version
- 2.8.1
- Last updated
- Aug 11, 2026
- First published
- Jan 19, 2021
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Magic Login FAQ
What does Magic Login do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Magic Login offers SMS Login: Send magic login links via SMS. Learn more, QR Code Login: Let users log in by scanning a QR code. Learn more, Registration: Enable easy user registration directly from the login form or with a shortcode. Learn more, CLI Command: Use WP-CLI to create login links, generate QR codes, export/import settings, and more. Learn more and Brute Force Protection: Limit rate of login attempts and block IP temporarily.
How many active installs does Magic Login have?
WordPress.org reports 3,000+ active installs for Magic Login as of September 7, 2026.
Is Magic Login still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on August 11, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Does Magic Login have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 1 of 1 recent support threads for Magic Login are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is Magic Login free?
Magic Login is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Magic Login rank among Login Plugins?
Magic Login is #33 in the WordPress.org Login Plugins ranking.