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Inactive Logout vs Log Out Shortcode (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
View Inactive Logout
VS
Log Out Shortcode

Log Out Shortcode

5(12)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Log Out Shortcode

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Log Out Shortcode has a higher user rating (5/5 from 12 reviews) while Inactive Logout leads in active installations (20K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Inactive Logout has accumulated 658K+ total downloads while Log Out Shortcode has 51K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Inactive Logout
►
Log Out Shortcode5/5
Total Reviews
106Inactive Logout
◄
Log Out Shortcode12
Active Installs
20K+Inactive Logout
◄
Log Out Shortcode3.0K+
Total Downloads
658K+Inactive Logout
◄
Log Out Shortcode51K+
Support Resolution
N/AInactive Logout
Log Out ShortcodeN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoInactive Logout
◄
Log Out Shortcode1 year ago
First Released
2017Inactive Logout
Log Out Shortcode2014
Age
9 yearsInactive Logout
Log Out Shortcode12 years
WP Requires
6.6+Inactive Logout
Log Out Shortcode6.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Inactive Logout
Log Out Shortcodefalse+
Business Model
FreeInactive Logout
Log Out ShortcodeFree
Latest Version
3.6.1Inactive Logout
Log Out Shortcode1.1.1

Rating Breakdown

Inactive Logout

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

Log Out Shortcode

5/5(12 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

Log Out Shortcode Reviews

by firosyd

Great!

It works finelly, thank you!

by DJF3

Simple yet brilliant

Working great

by steve-t

Thank You Plugin Author

Worked first time, does exactly what it says it will.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Inactive Logout or Log Out Shortcode more popular?
Inactive Logout has 20K+ active installations while Log Out Shortcode has 3.0K+. Inactive Logout is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Inactive Logout or Log Out Shortcode?
Inactive Logout has a 4.7/5 rating from 106 reviews, while Log Out Shortcode has a 5/5 rating from 12 reviews.
Are Inactive Logout and Log Out Shortcode free?
Inactive Logout is free and Log Out Shortcode is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Inactive Logout or Log Out Shortcode?
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 Log Out Shortcode was last updated 1 year ago.

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