Custom Login vs WP Custom Login (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP Custom Login has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 14 reviews) while Custom Login leads in active installations (20K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Login has accumulated 1.4M+ total downloads while WP Custom Login has 513K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Custom Login | WP Custom Login | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.6/5 | ► | 4.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 97 | ◄ | 14 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Total Downloads | 1.4M+ | ◄ | 513K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ► | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Age | 17 years | 18 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.4+ | 6.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.1.2.2 | 3.0.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Custom Login
WP Custom Login
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Custom Login averaged approximately 61 daily downloads while WP Custom Login averaged 127.
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.
WP Custom Login Reviews
goldilocks
Not too much, not to little, just right. Allows for custom logo, font and button, and a little extra CSS if needed. Based on the size of your logo you will need to adjust the background position and
Really like this plugin
The best and most effective plugins are those who are simple, easy to use and do what they promise. This is one of them. I have used it for years in every site I’ve done. Others that I’ve tried add to
Simply Cool
Simple and cool plugin. Always one of my first choices when building a website.
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