LNURL Auth For WordPress is the #287 ranked login app on WordPress, with a 5.0 average rating from 2 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
LNURL Auth For WordPress is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by joelmelon. With a rating of 5.0★ from 2 reviews, it currently ranks #287 in the Login category.
AppRanks data: LNURL Auth For WordPress ranks #287 in Login on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 48% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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LNURL Auth For WordPress is a category-leading WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Login category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 2 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (5.0★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by joelmelon — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (2) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How LNURL Auth For WordPress works
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This plugin provides LNURL Auth for WordPress. Login to WordPress with Bitcoin Lightning ⚡️
Features With LNURL Auth for WordPress LNURL Auth is now available for WordPress. Add LNURL Auth to the WordPress login form or use the shortcode [lnurl_auth] to use LNURL anywhere on your site.
Custom Colors
Custom Callback URL
Custom Redirect URL
Node Bann- & Allowlist
Enable/Disable User Registrations
Naming Options for New Users
Set Role(s) for New Users
Toggle Login Options
If the setting to create users is enabled in the plugin settings, the plugin will automatically generate new users. Be wise, with great power comes great responsibility.
Demo A demo WordPress installation with LNURL Auth is available here.
LNURL Auth Overall, LNURL Auth login is a convenient and secure way for users of the Lightning Network to log into third-party services using their Lightning accounts. It allows users to easily and securely log into services without needing to create separate accounts or handle sensitive information. This process typically involves the user scanning a LNURL with their Lightning wallet app.
The LNURL auth QR code or URL contains a unique and time-sensitive text string. This text string is sent to the visitor’s wallet. The visitor’s wallet signs this text string with the private key and sends back the response with the signed text string. This signature can then be validated to confirm the visitor’s identity.
Read the specs here: https://github.com/lnurl/luds/blob/luds/04.md
Vendors
eza/lnurl-php: https://github.com/eza/lnurl-php
endroid/qr-code https://github.com/endroid/qr-code
License Use this code freely, widely and for free. Provision of this code provides and implies no guarantee.
Please respect the GPL v3 licence, which is available via http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html
Category rankings
As of Sep 5, 2026- Login#287of 607Top 48%
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LNURL Auth For WordPress ranks #287 of 607 apps in the Login category, placing it in the top 48% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is LNURL Auth For WordPress?
LNURL Auth For WordPress is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 5.0-star rating from 2 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Login category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by joelmelon.
Who uses LNURL Auth For WordPress?
Currently around 20 active stores have installed LNURL Auth For WordPress. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Login category on WordPress.
Where does LNURL Auth For WordPress rank on WordPress?
LNURL Auth For WordPress currently sits at position #287 in the Login category on WordPress. That places it in the top 47% of 607 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.