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Remember Me Controls

By Scott Reilly

User Management & Authentication / User Registration & Login

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Remember Me Controls Review - In-Depth Analysis

Control the 'Remember Me' feature on WordPress login. Automatically check it, customize duration, or disable it altogether.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.87/10

User Rating

4.3/5 (based on 7+ reviews)

Active Installations

4,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to take control of the 'Remember Me' login feature for WordPress. You can have it enabled by default, customize how long users are remembered, or disable this built-in feature altogether.

The 'Remember Me' checkbox is present when logging into WordPress. If checked, WordPress remembers the login session for 14 days. If unchecked, the session is remembered for only 2 days. Once a session expires, you will need to log in again to continue using the admin section of the site.

This plugin provides three primary controls over the behavior of the 'Remember Me' feature: Automatically check 'Remember Me', customize the duration of the 'Remember Me', and disable 'Remember Me'.

Note that WordPress remembers users based on cookies stored in the web browser. If you use a different browser or clear your cookies, you will need to log in again.

Compatibility has been tested with specific plugins like BuddyPress and Sidebar Login. Other third-party plugins have not been tested.

Comparing to Alternatives

Remember Me Controls offers a focused solution for managing the 'Remember Me' functionality in WordPress login processes. Several plugins provide similar session and login management features, offering users alternative approaches.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Effectively removes 'Remember Me' option from wp-login.php.
Simple and quick to implement fix for specific login control needs.
Maintains functionality over extended periods without updates.
Lightweight with minimal impact on site performance.

Weaknesses

Does not remove 'Remember Me' from default WordPress login widget.
Leaves extra white space after removal, requiring custom CSS to fix.
Has a known security vulnerability fixed only in version 2.1.
Limited feature set compared to more comprehensive session management plugins.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a majority of positive reviews and a high average rating, users appreciate the plugin's effectiveness and simplicity. However, a minority report significant issues affecting login functionality.

Positive highlights

"Still working great! 2 years without updates and still working well." — Marcelo Pedra
"Works really well and it's great to have found a solution to a tricky problem." — bruce-s
"Great idea, thanks!" — John
"Nice quick fix if you are not using the widget." — crawlinson

Common complaints

Plugin broke HTTPS login, preventing login in incognito mode until disabled.

Weaknesses

Does not fully remove 'Remember Me' from all login forms.
Leaves visual gaps after removal requiring CSS adjustments.
Had a medium severity security vulnerability prior to version 2.1.
Limited updates and maintenance may concern some users.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a lightweight, straightforward plugin to disable the 'Remember Me' option on the main WordPress login page without needing extensive session management features.

Not ideal for

Sites requiring comprehensive session control, seamless removal across all login forms, or those concerned about past security vulnerabilities and needing active maintenance.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version disables the 'Remember Me' checkbox on the wp-login.php page, providing a simple solution without additional features.

Final Verdict

Remember Me Controls is a practical and effective plugin for users who want to disable the 'Remember Me' option on the WordPress login page quickly and easily. It enjoys positive user feedback for its simplicity and reliability over time, despite limited updates.

However, it has some shortcomings including incomplete removal from all login forms, a past security vulnerability, and minor visual issues that require custom fixes. Users needing robust session management or comprehensive support may prefer alternative plugins.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Remember Me Controls plugin.

Remember Me

Session management

Screenshots

FAQ

By default, if you log in without “Remember Me” checked, WordPress keeps you logged in for up to 2 days. If you check “Remember Me” (without this plugin active), WordPress keeps you logged in for up to 14 days.