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Loginizer vs Sidebar Login (2026)

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

Loginizer

Loginizer

4.8(1,023)

1.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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VS
Sidebar Login

Sidebar Login

4.5(78)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
View Sidebar Login

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 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Loginizer has accumulated 29M+ total downloads while Sidebar Login has 1.0M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Loginizer
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Sidebar Login4.5/5
Total Reviews
1,023Loginizer
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Sidebar Login78
Active Installs
1.0M+Loginizer
◄
Sidebar Login10K+
Total Downloads
29M+Loginizer
◄
Sidebar Login1.0M+
Support Resolution
0%Loginizer
Sidebar LoginN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoLoginizer
◄
Sidebar Login5 years ago
First Released
2016Loginizer
Sidebar Login2008
Age
10 yearsLoginizer
Sidebar Login18 years
WP Requires
3.0+Loginizer
Sidebar Login5.0+
PHP Requires
5.5+Loginizer
Sidebar Login5.6+
Business Model
FreeLoginizer
Sidebar LoginFree
Latest Version
2.0.6Loginizer
Sidebar Login3.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Loginizer

4.8/5(1,023 reviews)
5
93%
4
3%
3
1%
2
0%
1
3%

Sidebar Login

4.5/5(78 reviews)
5
74%
4
12%
3
6%
2
3%
1
5%

Recent Reviews

Loginizer Reviews

by Ben N

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.

by ronjona6

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 👍

by seiterea13

good

good plugin for WordPress, simple efficient!

Sidebar Login Reviews

by Anonymous User 17709229

Easy to apply Widget and GDPR compliance

Easy to implement. Some minor custom css work done and voila great result. I like that the widget does not log something. It seems fully GDPR compliant. Great Job! BR Peter This topic was modi

by javigandia

Hace lo que necesitaba

Me ha ahorrado mucho tiempo. Muchas gracias funciona perfectamente con mi tema y con la última versión de WordPress.

by AITpro

Ez and quick setup – well documented – Hooks yeah!

Great job! Love it when it only takes me a couple of minutes to setup and test a new plugin. Documentation is clear and simple to understand. Hooks Yeah! Will be hooking my plugin’s CAPTCHA feature in

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loginizer or Sidebar Login more popular?
Loginizer has 1.0M+ active installations while Sidebar Login has 10K+. Loginizer is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Loginizer or Sidebar Login?
Loginizer has a 4.8/5 rating from 1,023 reviews, while Sidebar Login has a 4.5/5 rating from 78 reviews.
Are Loginizer and Sidebar Login free?
Loginizer is free and Sidebar Login is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Loginizer or Sidebar Login?
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?
Loginizer was last updated 1 month ago and Sidebar Login was last updated 5 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.