Inactive Logout

Inactive Logout is a WordPress security plugin that automatically terminates idle user sessions, protecting your site from unauthorized access when users leave sessions unattended.

What is Inactive Logout?

Inactive Logout is a WordPress plugin built by Deepen Bajracharya that automatically logs out idle users after a configurable timeout period, protecting shared computers and admin panels from unauthorized access. The free version on WordPress.org has over 20,000 active installs and a 4.7-star rating across 106 reviews, with users praising its simplicity and effectiveness. Core features include configurable idle timeouts, a 10-second countdown warning, customizable 'Wake Up!' messages, concurrent user logouts, and multisite support. The Pro version adds browser close logout, multi-tab session detection, user login/logout tracking, role-based timeout settings, forced logouts, login redirects, and email notifications. At $39.99/year for a single site (or $159.99/year for unlimited), it's a subscription model rather than a one-time purchase. The plugin is WooCommerce compatible and works with WordPress multisite networks, making it suitable for membership sites, e-commerce stores, and corporate intranets. However, it's purely a session timeout tool — it doesn't include two-factor authentication, IP blocking, or comprehensive security features found in Wordfence or iThemes Security.

Key Features

• Configurable Idle Timeout — Set custom timeout durations for automatic logout
• Countdown Warning — 10-second grace period before session termination
• Wake Up Message — Show warning without logging out users
• Concurrent Session Control — Prevent multiple logins from same user
• Multisite Support — Override settings across entire network
• WooCommerce Compatible — Works with e-commerce admin panels
• Role-Based Settings — Different timeouts for different user roles (Pro)
• Browser Close Logout — Auto-logout when browser closes (Pro)
• User Activity Tracking — Login time, logout time, session duration (Pro)

Who is it for?

• WordPress site owners who want to protect admin panels on shared computers
• Membership sites with multiple user accounts accessing sensitive content
• WooCommerce stores where admin access needs session security
• Corporate intranets running WordPress multisite networks
• Developers who need a lightweight session timeout solution

Who is it NOT for?

• Anyone needing comprehensive WordPress security (use Wordfence or iThemes)
• Users who want a one-time purchase instead of yearly subscription
• Sites requiring two-factor authentication or IP blocking
• Users who need detailed audit logs and compliance reporting
• High-security environments requiring advanced session management