09/10/2026
Your WordPress login page may be one of the most overlooked parts of your website's security.
When we talk about WordPress security, the conversation usually focuses on plugins, firewalls and malware scanning.
All of these matter.
But there's another important question:
Who actually has access to the website?
A typical WordPress website may have access given to agency staff, developers, clients, content editors and third-party suppliers.
The issue isn't having multiple users.
The issue is giving people more access than they actually need.
Someone who only needs to publish content probably doesn't need administrator privileges.
A good security review should check:
• Who has administrator access?
• Are old developer accounts still active?
• Are former employees or suppliers still listed?
• Are shared logins being used?
• Are strong passwords and 2FA being used?
• Does every user have the appropriate permissions?
This is especially important when an agency takes over an existing WordPress website.
Development access shouldn't automatically become permanent access.
Reviewing and cleaning up user accounts regularly can significantly improve the overall security of a website.
Because WordPress security isn't only about protecting the website from external threats.
It's also about controlling who can access what.
For agencies managing multiple client websites, having a consistent approach to user permissions can prevent unnecessary risk and make ongoing management much easier.
A simple question worth asking today:
How many administrator accounts exist across the WordPress websites your agency manages?
And how many of them actually need that level of access?
