Login for Google Apps vs Next Active Directory Integration (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Next Active Directory Integration
2.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Next Active Directory Integration has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 16 reviews) while Login for Google Apps leads in active installations (10K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Login for Google Apps has accumulated 663K+ total downloads while Next Active Directory Integration has 160K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Login for Google Apps | Next Active Directory Integration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ► | 4.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 64 | ◄ | 16 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 663K+ | ◄ | 160K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 100% | |
| Last Updated | 11 months ago | ► | 6 days ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2016 | |
| Age | 13 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.5+ | 5.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.5.2 | 3.2.2 |
Rating Breakdown
Login for Google Apps
Next Active Directory Integration
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Login for Google Apps averaged approximately 85 daily downloads while Next Active Directory Integration averaged 55.
Recent Reviews
Login for Google Apps Reviews
Broken Plugin with no support
The plugin update results in a redirect loop, there’s no active support for this plugin.
Plugin sold, no support – Stay away
– Mr. Lester developed the plugin. Good – Mr. Lester sold the plugin to Lionsher. Not bad, since it was supported by mr. Bhavesh Akhade – Mr. Bhavesh Akhade quit tech support. Bad – None at Lionsher i
Great support
Support team helped a lot!!
Next Active Directory Integration Reviews
Works as intended
Thank you for your work in this plugin and make it available for us. It does excatly what I was looking for :). Maybe you add try-catch to your code, that those themes who break the monolog.logger.php
Doesn’t work with Synology AD (SAMBA)
Doesn’t work when using a Synology NAS as LDAP/AD server. Error: Creating adLDAP object failed. Bind to Active Directory failed. Check the login credentials and/or server details. [AD: Strong(er) auth
Best LDAP Plugin!
Work for all your Active Directory login needs. Thanks!
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