Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… vs Login Widget With Shortcode (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
1.0M+ active installs
Free
Login Widget With Shortcode
6.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 153 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… has accumulated 32M+ total downloads while Login Widget With Shortcode has 465K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… | Login Widget With Shortcode | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ◄ | 3.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 153 | ◄ | 29 |
| Active Installs | 1.0M+ | ◄ | 6.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 32M+ | ◄ | 465K+ |
| Support Resolution | 75% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 days ago | ◄ | 2 years ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2014 | |
| Age | 5 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 2.0.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.6.0 | 6.1.2 |
Rating Breakdown
Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
Login Widget With Shortcode
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… averaged approximately 12,655 daily downloads while Login Widget With Shortcode averaged 13.
Recent Reviews
Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… Reviews
Good Security Control
Installed it to improve my site security. The interface is simple, and most features work well. Had to tweak a few settings, but nothing complicated. Overall, pretty useful plugin. tnx devs. T
sgs_whitelist_wp_content custom filter doesn’t work
This plugin seems to be designed for SiteGround hosting only. I am using SiteGround, and the plugin works well except for the file whitelisting feature. I applied the sgs_whitelist_wp_content custom f
Horrible. Clashes with everything. Breaches GDPR
This plugin has caused nothing but endless problems. It clashes with Elementor and Papal payment plugins. Of course, all Siteground do is blame the other companies, as if their plugin is perfect. W
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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