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Log Out Shortcode vs Protected Posts Logout Button (2026)

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

Log Out Shortcode

Log Out Shortcode

5(12)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Log Out Shortcode
VS
Protected Posts Logout Button

Protected Posts Logout Button

4.9(13)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
View Protected Posts Logout Button

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Log Out Shortcode has a higher user rating (5/5 from 12 reviews) and leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Log Out Shortcode has accumulated 51K+ total downloads while Protected Posts Logout Button has 33K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Log Out Shortcode
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Protected Posts Logout Button4.9/5
Total Reviews
12Log Out Shortcode
►
Protected Posts Logout Button13
Active Installs
3.0K+Log Out Shortcode
◄
Protected Posts Logout Button1.0K+
Total Downloads
51K+Log Out Shortcode
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Protected Posts Logout Button33K+
Support Resolution
N/ALog Out Shortcode
Protected Posts Logout ButtonN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoLog Out Shortcode
◄
Protected Posts Logout Button3 years ago
First Released
2014Log Out Shortcode
Protected Posts Logout Button2012
Age
12 yearsLog Out Shortcode
Protected Posts Logout Button14 years
WP Requires
6.0+Log Out Shortcode
Protected Posts Logout Button2.8+
PHP Requires
false+Log Out Shortcode
Protected Posts Logout Buttonfalse+
Business Model
FreeLog Out Shortcode
Protected Posts Logout ButtonFree
Latest Version
1.1.1Log Out Shortcode
Protected Posts Logout Button1.4.6

Rating Breakdown

Log Out Shortcode

5/5(12 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Protected Posts Logout Button

4.9/5(13 reviews)
5
92%
4
8%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

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.

Protected Posts Logout Button Reviews

by qamar0786

Excellent Plugin

Thank you for this excellent plugin. It does what it says on the tin perfectly!

by danielepais

Great little plugin

Efficient and time saver. This plugin does exactly what it says in the tin…Logout..!

by spanizhfly

Good

Works well, but expiry doesnt work. Any idea? I’ve set the expiry 300 Seconds but it doesnt log out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Log Out Shortcode or Protected Posts Logout Button more popular?
Log Out Shortcode has 3.0K+ active installations while Protected Posts Logout Button has 1.0K+. Log Out Shortcode is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Log Out Shortcode or Protected Posts Logout Button?
Log Out Shortcode has a 5/5 rating from 12 reviews, while Protected Posts Logout Button has a 4.9/5 rating from 13 reviews.
Are Log Out Shortcode and Protected Posts Logout Button free?
Log Out Shortcode is free and Protected Posts Logout Button is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Log Out Shortcode or Protected Posts Logout Button?
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?
Log Out Shortcode was last updated 1 year ago and Protected Posts Logout Button was last updated 3 years ago.

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