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No Login by Email Address

By cubecolour

User Management & Authentication / User Registration & Login

No Login by Email Address Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin disables login via email address, enforcing username usage instead. It modifies the login input field label accordingly.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.81/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 4+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin is designed to enhance security by removing the ability to log in using an email address. Instead, users must log in with their username. This change helps to prevent unauthorized access that could occur if email addresses are used for login.

When activated, the plugin modifies the login form to reflect this new requirement, ensuring that users are aware they need to enter their username instead of their email address.

Comparing to Alternatives

No Login by Email Address is a specialized plugin with a clear focus on disabling email-based logins, making it distinct in its category. It has a direct alternative that offers similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Force Email Login ( WPS: 6.63)

Strengths

Simple one-step installation and setup
Effectively disables login via email address
Compatible with WordPress and WooCommerce after author support
No conflicts reported with other plugins
Maintains user login security by enforcing username-only login

Weaknesses

Limited to disabling email login only, no additional security features
Does not offer customization options for login methods
No pro version with extended capabilities
May require author contact for WooCommerce support

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all reviewers, users consistently praise the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness in disabling email logins, reflecting high satisfaction and reliability.

Positive highlights

'More security – solved easy' – tidros
'No login by email – just what I wanted' – wpwalker
'Do the job!' with WooCommerce support after author contact – oupla
'Very cool, very awesome! Very easy, very simple.' – JJNW

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced features beyond disabling email login
No built-in WooCommerce support without author intervention
No customization options for login restrictions

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users and site administrators who want a straightforward, no-fuss solution to disable login via email address to enhance login security without additional complexity.

Not ideal for

Those seeking a comprehensive security plugin with multiple login management features or built-in WooCommerce support without needing to contact the author.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version fully disables login by email address with simple installation and no conflicts, providing complete core functionality.

Final Verdict

No Login by Email Address excels at its singular purpose, offering a reliable and easy-to-use solution to prevent email-based logins. Its perfect user ratings and lack of security vulnerabilities make it a trustworthy choice for enhancing login security with minimal effort.

While it lacks advanced features and a pro version, its focused functionality and positive user feedback position it as a valuable tool for site owners wanting to enforce username-only logins, especially when WooCommerce support is not a primary concern.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free No Login by Email Address plugin.

Username

Screenshots

FAQ

You can receive free support for the plugin if you have problems getting it working. To access this please open a new topic on the plugin support forum all communication must take place on the forum for free support.

If you require a greater level of support than can be provided on the plugin support forum on WordPress.org – eg you prefer not to post the url, you can request non-free support via the paid email support form for cubecolour plugins form.