Skip to content
Back to the index

WP-WebAuthn

wordpress.orgAuth & identity

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026; it is registered on GitHub and WordPress.org and has been in the index since 27 Jun 2026. How this is checked

WP-WebAuthn is a WordPress plugin that enables passwordless authentication using FIDO2 and U2F devices such as Passkeys, FaceID, and Windows Hello. It supports usernameless authentication and integrates with Gutenberg blocks, providing enhanced security for WordPress sites.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreeGPL-3.0WebCloud-managed
WP-WebAuthn preview
Visit wordpress.org
138stars
19forks
5features
2020since

Overview

5 features

Purpose: Enabling secure, passwordless authentication for WordPress sites.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: WordPress administrators and users seeking secure login

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: GPL-3.0 · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, cloud_managed

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: wordpress.org · wordpress.org · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

WP-WebAuthn sits in PulseGate's Auth & identity category. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on enabling secure, passwordless authentication for WordPress sites. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as a consumer product for wordPress administrators and users seeking secure login. Basis unknown · not verified: It is available for free. Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on the web.

Behind WP-WebAuthn is Axton, and it first shipped in 2020. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 138 stars and 27 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include passwordless login, FIDO2/U2F support, and passkey integration. The interface is available in English and Chinese.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Passwordless login
  • FIDO2/U2F support
  • Passkey integration
  • Usernameless authentication
  • Gutenberg blocks

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
passwordless-authfido2-supportwebauthn-plugin

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowserCloud-managed

Trust & compliance

License
GPL-3.0
Public signals
HTTPSPrivacy PolicyFree tierGitHub · ★ 138Active maintenanceMulti-language
Legal
Privacy Policy

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Nothing recorded for this listing in this window.

Frequently asked questions about WP-WebAuthn

What is WP-WebAuthn?
Inferred · not functionally tested: WP-WebAuthn focuses on enabling secure, passwordless authentication for WordPress sites. It is catalogued under Auth & identity on PulseGate.
Who should use WP-WebAuthn?
Inferred · not functionally tested: WP-WebAuthn is a consumer product built for wordPress administrators and users seeking secure login.
Is WP-WebAuthn free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — WP-WebAuthn is free to use.
What platforms does WP-WebAuthn run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: WP-WebAuthn runs on the web.
Is WP-WebAuthn still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026. Its GitHub repository shows 27 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to WP-WebAuthn?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Keyless Login, WebAuthn Provider for Two Factor, and LoginID DirectWeb.Keyless LoginWebAuthn Provider for Two FactorLoginID DirectWeb
Who develops WP-WebAuthn?
WP-WebAuthn is developed by Axton.
How long has WP-WebAuthn been around?
WP-WebAuthn first shipped in 2020.

Similar projects

Closest matches by what these projects do