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Access Code Lite

Restrict site access with a simple URL code parameter and grant access using private link sharing. Ideal for sites in development or maintenance.

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Tested up to WordPress 6.9
Current version1.0.2
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 6.9
Minimum stackWP 5.8 · PHP 7.4
Directory statusactive
Last directory update3 Feb 20269mo ago
Active installationsNewAdoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org ratingNo WordPress.org ratings yet
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records Access Code Lite version 1.0.2 as active, updated 9mo ago and tested up to WordPress 6.9.

Overview

About this plugin

g. access_code=enter123’) before visitors can view your site.

g. access_code=enter123) that the plugin generates to any user who you wish to grant access.

Ideal for development, staging, previews, or private sharing without complex authentication.

Features:

– Set a custom access code from the plugin settings page.

– Code can be 3–12 characters, letters and numbers only.

– Session persistence (default): visitors only need to enter the code once per visit.

– Logged-in users, WordPress login, password reset, admin, AJAX, and cron are always allowed.

Important: Access Code Lite is not a security plugin.

It does not encrypt, hide, or protect sensitive data. It only adds a simple URL parameter check and should be used for low-risk scenarios like development, staging, or preview access.

Do not rely on this plugin to secure private or confidential information.

) will be added in future versions.

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Plugin tags

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  • access
  • code
  • development
  • preview
  • staging
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested up to WordPress 6.9

Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 6.9.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to6.9
Minimum requirementsWordPress 5.8 · PHP 7.4
Update activity3 Feb 20269mo ago

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