Passster – Password Protect Pages and Content vs Login Me Now – Passwordless, Magic Link, OTP & Social Login for WordPress

Password Protect Pages, Posts & Content in WordPress Passster is an all-in-one plugin to password protect pages, content, or your entire site in seconds—quick, secure, and easy to use. Passster offers three protection modes to cover every use case you may think of when it comes to password protecting your WordPress website. Passster Pro – Even more protection features when making a purchase Multiple Passwords & Password Lists – Assign multiple passwords for different users. – Create and manage large password lists for easy control. Quick & Bulk Edit for Password Protection – Use WordPress Quick Edit and Bulk Edit to protect multiple pages instantly. Unlock Content by User Role or Email – Automatically grant access to specific users or email addresses. Password Expiration & Usage Limits – Set passwords to expire after a number of uses, first use, or by a time limit (hours, days, weeks). – Track which passwords were used and when they will expire. Generate Unlock Links – Create encrypted unlock links so users can access content without entering a password. – Automatically shorten links with Bit.ly for easy sharing. WooCommerce Protection & Sales – Protect WooCommerce pages, products, and checkout with a password. – Sell access to protected content—generate and email passwords automatically after purchase. Detailed Password Usage Statistics – Track when and how often passwords are used. – View first usage date, IP (optional), and browser details. Quick Comparison (Free vs. Pro) Free Version: ✔ Protect sections of pages using shortcodes or blocks. ✔ Secure entire pages and posts. ✔ Automatically protect child pages with a single click. ✔ Lock down your entire site with a password. ✔ Unlock protected content without refreshing the page. ✔ Customize the design, labels, and descriptions of the password form. ✔ Use cookies to grant access across multiple protected areas. Pro Version: ✔ Everything in the free version, plus: ✔ Protect content with multiple passwords or password lists. ✔ Quickly set up password protection via Quick Edit or Bulk Edit. ✔ Protect content using Google reCAPTCHA or hCAPTCHA. ✔ Unlock protected content by user role or email. ✔ Set passwords to expire based on usage limits or time intervals. ✔ Generate encrypted unlock links for seamless access. ✔ Track and prevent concurrent password sharing. ✔ Secure WooCommerce products and store pages. ✔ Sell access to protected content via WooCommerce integration. ✔ Detailed statistics on password usage and lists. Get it now on passster.com/ Documentation Learn more about this plugin in our official documentation Support Free users: Ask in our forum Pro users: Get priority help

What is Login Me Now? Login Me Now is a modern login and access control solution for WordPress. It helps you: Grant temporary access with secure one-time links Log in without passwords Offer Google and Facebook social login Switch between user accounts instantly Use browser extensions for one-click dashboard access Verify users with SMS-based one-time passwords Track login history and activity Manage modules, integrations, and features from a single hub New: Phone OTP Login Allow users to verify identity with one-time passwords delivered via SMS using Firebase or Twilio. Improved Email Magic Link Refined modal, confirmation step, and updated email template for a more professional experience. Video Overview Watch a quick 38-second overview of the problem, solution, and features: Key Features Passwordless & Temporary Login Generate secure login links with expiration time (hours or days) No passwords needed — secure login with one click Control access using validity periods and conditional settings Social Login Google and Facebook login support Use shortcodes to place login buttons anywhere Pro: Sync profile photo and name Pro: Redirect users to any page after login Phone OTP Login (New) OTP delivery through Firebase or Twilio Verify Rate limiting, resend cooldown, and reCAPTCHA supported Country flag selector and restriction options Store and normalize phone numbers in user profiles Works via shortcode or wp-login.php login provider interface User Switching Instantly switch between user accounts No logout/login cycles required Email Magic Link Single-use secure login links Clean modal with validation and success confirmation Friendly email template with clear CTA Activity Log Integrates with Simple History Track who logged in and how they authenticated Browser Extensions Chrome Extension Firefox Add-on Uses encrypted JWT tokens for secure and fast access No passwords are stored in the extension Modules Hub (New) Toggle modules, integrations, and upcoming features from one dashboard Search, filter, and manage active, available, and upcoming modules Module state persists automatically Shortcodes Use these shortcodes to display login buttons anywhere: [login_me_now_google_button] [login_me_now_facebook_button] [login_me_now_phone_otp_button] [login_me_now_email_magic_link_button] Use Cases Site Owners: Give temporary access without sharing passwords Developers: Request secure client access instead of asking for admin credentials Agencies: Switch between multiple user accounts easily Integrations All-in-One Content Restriction WooCommerce Easy Digital Downloads Directorist Simple History Fluent Support Coming Soon: Tutor LMS, BuddyBoss, BuddyPress, Dokan, bbPress Why Choose Login Me Now? Encrypted, time-sensitive authentication Faster, smoother login flows Works for both beginners and power users Actively updated and maintained Pro Features Social login profile sync (name, avatar) Custom redirect after login More integrations (coming soon) WooCommerce express login (coming soon) Advanced OTP enhancements (coming soon) Priority support Pro version: https://loginmenow.com/pricing/ FIND AN ISSUE? Support forum: https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/login-me-now/ Please search existing topics before opening a new one.