Loginizer vs Login Widget With Shortcode (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Login Widget With Shortcode
6.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Loginizer has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 1,023 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Loginizer has accumulated 29M+ total downloads while Login Widget With Shortcode has 465K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Loginizer | Login Widget With Shortcode | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 3.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1,023 | ◄ | 29 |
| Active Installs | 1.0M+ | ◄ | 6.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 29M+ | ◄ | 465K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 2 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2014 | |
| Age | 10 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 2.0.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.5+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.6 | 6.1.2 |
Rating Breakdown
Loginizer
Login Widget With Shortcode
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Loginizer averaged approximately 6,027 daily downloads while Login Widget With Shortcode averaged 13.
Recent Reviews
Loginizer Reviews
Great security for WordPress
Took a website I was working on from 30+ failed login attempts daily, to 0.Can’t really argue with that. I’d say that’s job well done.
Solid Security Tool
Really helpful plugin for login protection. Easy setup and started working right away. Blocks unwanted attempts and gives peace of mind. using it for a while now, no issues so far. tnkz 👍
good
good plugin for WordPress, simple efficient!
Login Widget With Shortcode Reviews
Login Widget With Shortcode
It helped me a lot to get rid of the extra stuff in the regular login page.
Reset Password option does not meet my requirements
I cannot believe that this plugin does not allow people to set their own passwords. It sends an email with the new password and the new password is only 7 characters long, much too short to be save. I
Good
Thanks for the good plugin!
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