wordpress_logged_in_<EMPREINTE> — WordPress
By the OpenCookies team · published 2026-10-22 · updated 2026-10-22
- Service
- WordPress
- Category
- Strictly necessary
- Default duration
- Session (14 days with “Remember me”)
- Type
- First-party cookie (set by your own site)
- Consent required?
- No: a cookie strictly necessary for the requested service does not require consent.
What is it for?
Tells WordPress that a user is logged in and who they are. It is only set for accounts that log in (administrators, subscribers, customers).
What does it look like?
The name contains a site-specific hash; the value contains the username, an expiry date and a signature.
How to see it in your browser
Open your site, press F12, then choose the “Application” tab (Chrome, Edge) or “Storage” (Firefox). Under “Cookies”, select your site’s address: the wordpress_logged_in_<EMPREINTE> cookie appears in the list if present, with its value and expiry date.
What does the rule say?
A cookie strictly necessary for the requested service does not require consent. It should still be listed in your cookie policy.
How to prevent it before the choice
Nothing to block: it is needed for login. It does not appear for ordinary visitors.
How OpenCookies handles it
OpenCookies does not block this cookie: it is needed for operation. The test still lets you see which cookies are set before any choice.
Step-by-step guide : Cookie banner on WordPress: how to set it up correctly
Check it on my site
Does this cookie appear on your site before the visitor chooses? The OpenCookies test shows it in two minutes.
Related cookies
wordpress_test_cookie— WordPresswp-settings-<NUMÉRO>— WordPress
Frequently asked questions
Do visitors have one?
No, only accounts that log in to WordPress.
Must it appear in the banner?
It is necessary for login; mention it in the cookie policy.
Durations are defaults and may change with configuration. This page describes a cookie; it is not legal advice.