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Controlled Admin Access vs Members [is_user_logged_out] shortcode (2026)

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

Controlled Admin Access

Controlled Admin Access

4.8(44)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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Members [is_user_logged_out] shortcode

Members [is_user_logged_out] shortcode

5(4)

30 active installs

Free

Updated 14 years ago
View Members [is_user_logged_out] shortcode

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Members [is_user_logged_out] shortcode has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Controlled Admin Access leads in active installations (10K+ vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Controlled Admin Access has accumulated 218K+ total downloads while Members [is_user_logged_out] shortcode has 2.4K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Controlled Admin Access
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Members [is_user_logged_out] shortcode5/5
Total Reviews
44Controlled Admin Access
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Members [is_user_logged_out] shortcode4
Active Installs
10K+Controlled Admin Access
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Members [is_user_logged_out] shortcode30
Total Downloads
218K+Controlled Admin Access
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Members [is_user_logged_out] shortcode2.4K+
Support Resolution
0%Controlled Admin Access
Members [is_user_logged_out] shortcodeN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoControlled Admin Access
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Members [is_user_logged_out] shortcode14 years ago
First Released
2015Controlled Admin Access
Members [is_user_logged_out] shortcode2011
Age
11 yearsControlled Admin Access
Members [is_user_logged_out] shortcode15 years
WP Requires
4.0+Controlled Admin Access
Members [is_user_logged_out] shortcode3.1+
PHP Requires
7.0+Controlled Admin Access
Members [is_user_logged_out] shortcodefalse+
Business Model
FreeControlled Admin Access
Members [is_user_logged_out] shortcodeFree
Latest Version
2.1.2Controlled Admin Access
Members [is_user_logged_out] shortcode0.1

Rating Breakdown

Controlled Admin Access

4.8/5(44 reviews)
5
91%
4
5%
3
2%
2
0%
1
2%

Members [is_user_logged_out] shortcode

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

Recent Reviews

Controlled Admin Access Reviews

by bogeyman2007

Great Plugin

It’s a very great plugin. Thank you.

by pixluser

Perfect software

The software works perfectly. Something than can maybe be added is a way to log page view, of the admins we create. (Real time, or simply log events & display them onto a page), maybe with an email no

by jmsil

Excellent!

This is an extremely useful little plugin that not only makes it easier to provide admin access to outsiders but also to understand what actions they are taking and ensuring they don’t have access to

Members [is_user_logged_out] shortcode Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Controlled Admin Access or Members [is_user_logged_out] shortcode more popular?
Controlled Admin Access has 10K+ active installations while Members [is_user_logged_out] shortcode has 30. Controlled Admin Access is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Controlled Admin Access or Members [is_user_logged_out] shortcode?
Controlled Admin Access has a 4.8/5 rating from 44 reviews, while Members [is_user_logged_out] shortcode has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Controlled Admin Access and Members [is_user_logged_out] shortcode free?
Controlled Admin Access is free and Members [is_user_logged_out] shortcode is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Controlled Admin Access or Members [is_user_logged_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?
Controlled Admin Access was last updated 3 months ago and Members [is_user_logged_out] shortcode was last updated 14 years ago.

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