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Secure Passkeys

Secure Passkeys is a powerful WordPress plugin that enables passwordless authentication using WebAuthn technology.

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Tested up to WordPress 7.0
Current version1.3.0
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 7.0
Minimum stackWP 6.0 · PHP 7.4
Directory statusactive
Last directory update1 Jul 20264mo ago
Active installations2K+Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating4.8 / 5 from 19 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records Secure Passkeys version 1.3.0 as active, updated 4mo ago and tested up to WordPress 7.0.

Overview

About this plugin

Secure Passkeys is a powerful WordPress plugin that enables seamless passwordless authentication using WebAuthn technology. By eliminating the need for traditional passwords, it enhances security and improves the user login experience. With support for biometric authentication, security keys, and device-bound credentials, Secure Passkey provides a robust and user-friendly solution for modern authentication.

Unlike traditional password-based authentication, Secure Passkey leverages cryptographic key pairs to ensure secure logins. The private key remains securely stored on the user’s device, while the public key is registered with the WordPress site. This method protects against phishing attacks and password breaches, ensuring that only authorized users can gain access.

Secure Passkeys integrates effortlessly into WordPress, allowing users to register and manage their passkeys from their profile settings. Once registered, users can log in using their fingerprint, face recognition, or a hardware security key without the need to remember or enter a password.

Features

  • Passwordless Login: Secure authentication via WebAuthn with biometric devices, security keys, Touch ID, Face ID, and more.
  • Enhanced User Experience: Password-free login for a smoother user journey.
  • Integration Support:
  • WordPress default login form
  • WooCommerce login page
  • MemberPress login form
  • Easy Digital Downloads login form
  • Ultimate Member login form
  • Admin Management: Administrators can delete, activate, or deactivate users directly from plugin settings or user profiles.
  • Passkeys Reminder Notice: New option to enable or disable the passkeys reminder notice in the WordPress admin area for users who have not yet enabled passkeys.
  • Activity Logging: Monitor activity logs and track last login/registration of passkeys.
  • Multiple Passkeys: Supports multiple passkey registrations per user, with the option to set a registration limit or allow unlimited registrations.
  • Role Restrictions: Restrict and exclude specific user roles from using passkey authentication.
  • Passkey Autofill: Passkeys automatically appear as a suggestion when clicking the username field — no button click required.
  • Rate Limiting: Configurable rate limiting on login attempts to protect against automated attacks.
  • Long-lived Session: Control whether passkey logins set a persistent session cookie or end when the browser is closed.
  • Customizable Settings: Adjust timeout settings for passkey registration and login.
  • User Verification: Enforce user verification for enhanced security.
  • Frontend Customization: Easily customize frontend themes or add your own with basic frontend skills.
  • Theme Support: Supports pre-built themes like YOOtheme (UIkit) for frontend shortcodes.
  • Shortcodes: Embed passkey login and registration forms on custom frontend pages.
  • Passkey Display: Show passkey details in admin user lists and profiles.
  • Multisite: Supports WordPress Multisite and single-site installations.
  • Database Optimization: Option to allow or disallow automatic deletion of old challenge records and activity logs (configurable schedule).

Requirements

  • WordPress 6.0 or newer.
  • PHP version 7.4 or newer.

License

Secure Passkeys is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2 or later.

WordPress.org metadata

Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • login
  • passkeys
  • passwordless
  • secure
  • webauthn
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested up to WordPress 7.0

Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 7.0.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to7.0
Minimum requirementsWordPress 6.0 · PHP 7.4
Update activity1 Jul 20264mo ago

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