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Inactive Logout vs Direct Logout (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Inactive Logout

Inactive Logout

4.7(106)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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Direct Logout

Direct Logout

5(2)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Direct Logout has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Inactive Logout leads in active installations (20K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Inactive Logout has accumulated 658K+ total downloads while Direct Logout has 1.9K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Inactive Logout
►
Direct Logout5/5
Total Reviews
106Inactive Logout
◄
Direct Logout2
Active Installs
20K+Inactive Logout
◄
Direct Logout100
Total Downloads
658K+Inactive Logout
◄
Direct Logout1.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AInactive Logout
Direct LogoutN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoInactive Logout
◄
Direct Logout5 years ago
First Released
2017Inactive Logout
Direct Logout2021
Age
9 yearsInactive Logout
Direct Logout5 years
WP Requires
6.6+Inactive Logout
Direct Logout4.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+Inactive Logout
Direct Logout7.0+
Business Model
FreeInactive Logout
Direct LogoutFree
Latest Version
3.6.1Inactive Logout
Direct Logout1.1.0

Rating Breakdown

Inactive Logout

4.7/5(106 reviews)
5
91%
4
3%
3
1%
2
1%
1
5%

Direct Logout

5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Inactive Logout Reviews

by Emilio Lejit

Great and impeccable plugin. Does exactly what’s described.

Great and impeccable plugin. Does exactly what’s described. This topic was modified 1 month, 2 weeks ago by Emilio Lejit.

by pilantra42

Super Simple setup, Meets the Need!

Super Simple setup, Meets the Need!

by TVZ

Very well thought out plugin. Works perfectly. Extraordinary customer support!

I was searching for a plugin that does this. I found a couple, but they had very limited functionality Inactive Logout Pro is extraordinary. It has some very unique features that I could not find i

Direct Logout Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Inactive Logout or Direct Logout more popular?
Inactive Logout has 20K+ active installations while Direct Logout has 100. Inactive Logout is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Inactive Logout or Direct Logout?
Inactive Logout has a 4.7/5 rating from 106 reviews, while Direct Logout has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Inactive Logout and Direct Logout free?
Inactive Logout is free and Direct Logout is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Inactive Logout or Direct Logout?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Inactive Logout was last updated 3 months ago and Direct Logout was last updated 5 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.