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Force Email Login

By Takayuki Miyauchi

User Management & Authentication / User Registration & Login

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Force Email Login Review - In-Depth Analysis

Use your email address instead of a username to login into your WordPress. This enhances security by denying username logins.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.82/10

User Rating

4.3/5 (based on 9+ reviews)

Active Installations

800+

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

Use your email address instead of a username to login into your WordPress.

It is an easy way to protect from brute-force attacks.

This plugin ensures that login with the username is always denied, enhancing the security of your login process.

Comparing to Alternatives

Force Email Login is a plugin that enforces login via email rather than username. It has a direct alternative that offers similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Email as Username for WP-Members ( WPS: 6.59)

Strengths

Simple and focused functionality to enforce email login.
No known security vulnerabilities reported.
Good user rating with majority positive reviews.
Free to use without a paid version.
Lightweight and easy to install.

Weaknesses

Occasional login issues reported by some users.
Lack of updates may cause compatibility problems.
Limited features compared to some alternatives.
No premium version to offer extended support or features.

User Sentiment Analysis

Based on the rating distribution and recent reviews, most users are satisfied with the plugin, though there is a notable minority experiencing login problems.

Positive highlights

"Works perfectly for enforcing email login." - Positive user
"Simple and effective solution." - Satisfied user
"No security issues detected, which is reassuring." - Security-conscious user
"Easy to set up and use." - New user

Common complaints

Plugin caused login failures requiring manual deletion via FTP.
Failed to allow login with either email or username on multiple sites.
Plugin appears to lack recent updates which may affect compatibility.

Weaknesses

Login issues reported by some users.
Limited support due to no pro version.
Potential compatibility issues with security plugins like Wordfence.
No recent updates noted, which may affect long-term reliability.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a straightforward, free plugin to enforce login via email without extra features or costs.

Not ideal for

Users who require robust support, frequent updates, or advanced login management features, or those who cannot risk login failures on critical sites.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes the core functionality to force users to log in using their email address instead of username.

Final Verdict

Force Email Login offers a simple and effective way to enforce email-based login with a strong positive user rating and no known security vulnerabilities. It is a good choice for users seeking a free, lightweight plugin without complex features.

However, some users have experienced login issues and the plugin lacks recent updates and a pro version, which may limit support and compatibility. Users should weigh these factors against their needs and consider alternatives if they require more robust solutions.