Custom Login vs YITH 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, YITH Custom Login has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 17 reviews) while Custom Login leads in active installations (20K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Login has accumulated 1.4M+ total downloads while YITH Custom Login has 230K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Custom Login | YITH Custom Login | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.6/5 | ► | 4.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 97 | ◄ | 17 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 6.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 1.4M+ | ◄ | 230K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 11 months ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2013 | |
| Age | 17 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.4+ | 6.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.1.2.2 | 1.7.7 |
Rating Breakdown
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Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Custom Login averaged approximately 61 daily downloads while YITH Custom Login averaged 14.
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.
YITH Custom Login Reviews
Very nice plugin
Very easy to operate
Just dropping in to give this plugin a scream …
(screams like steam) The documentation shows you how to remove the dorky cartoon figure — I assume. This installation went fine and everything worked, but for some reason I just wanted to scream at t
Light plugin, easy to set up
I am impressed with the features this plugin has to offer. Would totally recommend. I’ve changed the whole login page style. A++
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