Magic Link Gate
Let members sign in from an email link instead of a password they will forget.
Magic Link Gate is a proposed WordPress plugin — Let members sign in from an email link instead of a password they will forget. It is not available for download yet — 0 of the 45 votes needed have been cast. Vote to move it forward, or join the waitlist to be emailed on release.
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At a glance
- Platform
- WordPress
- Status
- Collecting votes
- Votes
- 0 of 45 (45 to go)
- Requirements
- WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+
- Integrations
- WordPress login, WooCommerce My Account
- Pricing
- Free core + Pro · Pro from $19/year
- Build time
- ~4 weeks after threshold
The problem
Membership and wholesale sites lose people at the password reset screen, especially when they log in a few times a year.
Who this WordPress plugin is for
Membership sites and wholesale accounts with infrequent logins.
Magic Link Gate is a proposed WordPress plugin for accounts that log in rarely.
A member enters an email address and receives a one-time link that expires quickly. You can keep passwords for administrators and turn them off for a member role. It does not add social login or a content paywall.
Proposed plugin features
What this WordPress plugin would include in an initial release.
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Email a one-time link
The login screen can send a link instead of asking for a password.
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Short expiry
The link stops working after the window you set, and it works once.
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Passwords off for one role
Members can be link-only while administrators keep passwords.
Not in the first release
Kept out of scope on purpose, so the first version ships small and focused.
- Social login
- Authenticator-app two-factor
- A membership content engine
Concept screens
What happens after you vote
Every draft follows the same path from proposal to release.
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Collecting votes You are here
The community decides whether this plugin gets built.
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Threshold reached
Enough votes — the draft enters the build queue.
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In development
Scope stays close to the published feature list.
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Ready to download
Waitlisted voters are emailed first, with download details.
WordPress login, WooCommerce My Account
WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+
Free core + Pro · Pro from $19/year
Password reset email, a social-login plugin, sharing one account
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this WordPress plugin draft.
Does this remove passwords for administrators?
No. You choose the roles that may use a link. Administrators can keep passwords.
Is this two-factor authentication?
No. It is a sign-in link. Authenticator apps are out of scope.
Is Magic Link Gate available to download yet?
No. Magic Link Gate is a proposed WordPress plugin, not a finished download. It has 0 of the 45 votes needed before development starts.
What does Magic Link Gate do?
Let members sign in from an email link instead of a password they will forget. It is a WordPress plugin proposal published on DraftPlugins, where the community votes on which drafts get built.
When will Magic Link Gate be released?
Estimated build time is ~4 weeks after threshold. Everyone on the waitlist is emailed as soon as it ships.
How much will Magic Link Gate cost?
Expected pricing: Free core + Pro · Pro from $19/year. Pricing for a draft is indicative and can change before release.
How do I get notified when Magic Link Gate is ready?
Vote on this page and join the waitlist with your email. We only email you about Magic Link Gate — release notes and access details.
What does Magic Link Gate require?
Planned requirements: WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+.