Custom Login vs Pluglab (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Custom Login has a higher user rating (3.6/5 from 97 reviews) and leads in active installations (20K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Login has accumulated 1.4M+ total downloads while Pluglab has 7.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Custom Login | Pluglab | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.6/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 97 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 1.4M+ | ◄ | 7.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2020 | |
| Age | 17 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.4+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.1.2.2 | 0.2.7 |
Rating
3.6/5Custom Login
◄PluglabN/A
Total Reviews
97Custom Login
◄Pluglab0
Active Installs
20K+Custom Login
◄Pluglab100
Total Downloads
1.4M+Custom Login
◄Pluglab7.7K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom Login
PluglabN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoCustom Login
◄Pluglab3 years ago
First Released
2009Custom Login
Pluglab2020
Age
17 yearsCustom Login
Pluglab6 years
WP Requires
6.4+Custom Login
Pluglabfalse+
PHP Requires
7.4+Custom Login
Pluglabfalse+
Business Model
FreeCustom Login
PluglabFree
Latest Version
5.1.2.2Custom Login
Pluglab0.2.7
Rating Breakdown
Custom Login
3.6/5(97 reviews)
5
61%
4
2%
3
5%
2
3%
1
29%
Pluglab
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Custom Login Reviews
by wfcrafts
Crap
Just DON’T do it
by moisture9063
once a lightweight and minimalist plugin
now destroyed completely by the author’s greed This topic was modified 3 years, 8 months ago by moisture9063.
by surafelteferi
Full of payment
Pay for everything plugin!! This topic was modified 5 years, 2 months ago by surafelteferi.
Pluglab Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Custom Login or Pluglab more popular?
Custom Login has 20K+ active installations while Pluglab has 100. Custom Login is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Login or Pluglab?
Custom Login has a 3.6/5 rating from 97 reviews, while Pluglab has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Custom Login and Pluglab free?
Custom Login is free and Pluglab is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Login or Pluglab?
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?
Custom Login was last updated 4 months ago and Pluglab was last updated 3 years ago.
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