Custom Login vs Awesome Login Customizer (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Custom Login has a higher user rating (3.6/5 from 97 reviews) and leads in active installations (20K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Login has accumulated 1.4M+ total downloads while Awesome Login Customizer has 618.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Custom Login | Awesome Login Customizer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.6/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 97 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 1.4M+ | ◄ | 618 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 10 months ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2024 | |
| Age | 17 years | 2 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.4+ | 5.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.1.2.2 | 1.0.0 |
Rating Breakdown
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Recent Reviews
Custom Login Reviews
Crap
Just DON’T do it
once a lightweight and minimalist plugin
now destroyed completely by the author’s greed This topic was modified 3 years, 8 months ago by moisture9063.
Full of payment
Pay for everything plugin!! This topic was modified 5 years, 2 months ago by surafelteferi.
Awesome Login Customizer Reviews
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