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Temporary Login Without Password

By storeapps

User Management & Authentication / User Registration & Login

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Temporary Login Without Password Review - In-Depth Analysis

Create self-expiring, temporary admin accounts. Easily share direct login links without needing a username or password.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.82/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 1546+ reviews)

Active Installations

90,000+

Update Frequency

Very Good It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

6.1 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Create secure, self-expiring, automatic login links for WordPress. Give them to developers when they ask for admin access to your site. Or an editor for a quick review of work done. Login works just by opening the link, no password needed.

Using the Temporary Login Without Password plugin you can create a self-expiring account for someone and give them a special link with which they can login to your WordPress without needing a username and password.

You can choose when the login expires, as well as the role of the temporary account.

Really useful when you need to give admin access to a developer for support or for performing routine tasks.

Comparing to Alternatives

Temporary Login Without Password is a popular choice for passwordless login solutions, with a few notable alternatives available.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Extremely easy to use and set up.
Allows setting expiry dates for temporary access.
Reliable and straightforward functionality.
Good support, especially for pro users.
Automatically integrates with existing templates.

Weaknesses

Has had a medium severity security vulnerability in the past, fixed in version 1.7.1.
Some users report it may not work for all parties consistently.
Limited advanced features in the free version.
Security risk score is moderate at 5/10.

User Sentiment Analysis

With an overwhelmingly positive rating of 99% five-star reviews and very few low ratings, users appreciate the plugin's ease of use and reliability.

Positive highlights

"Great design and very easy to use. No problems at all!" - jptferreira
"Easy and straight forward. Used for tech support." - Anonymous
"Does exactly what it says it does." - Mark Des Cotes
"Highly recommended. Really great to use." - Sally Whales
"Great support in the Pro Version." - seanbrisbane

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Past security vulnerability affecting subscriber plugin settings update.
May not always work for all users consistently.
Moderate security risk score.
Limited advanced features without pro version.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a simple, reliable way to grant temporary, passwordless access to their WordPress site, such as support teams or developers.

Not ideal for

Those requiring advanced security features or guaranteed compatibility in all scenarios, or who are concerned about past security vulnerabilities.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential functionality for creating temporary login links with expiry times, suitable for most casual users.

Pro version (29 - 99 USD / year)

Adds premium features such as enhanced support, possibly more control over login sessions, and additional customization options.

Final Verdict

Temporary Login Without Password is a highly rated and user-friendly plugin that effectively addresses the need for temporary, passwordless access to WordPress sites. Its ease of use and reliability make it a top choice among users, with excellent support for pro users.

While it has a history of a medium severity security vulnerability, this was addressed promptly. Users seeking advanced security or guaranteed universal compatibility may want to consider alternatives, but overall it offers strong value especially for those needing straightforward temporary access solutions.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Temporary Login Without Password plugin.

Temporary Access

Passwordless Login

Secure Login

Screenshots

FAQ

No. Temporary Login Without Password plugin creates a temporary login link to login to WordPress. The user only have
to click on the temporary login link and they will automatically login to WordPress.