Custom Login vs Simple Login Screen Customizer (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Simple Login Screen Customizer
50 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Simple Login Screen Customizer has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Custom Login leads in active installations (20K+ vs 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Login has accumulated 1.4M+ total downloads while Simple Login Screen Customizer has 4.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Custom Login | Simple Login Screen Customizer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.6/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 97 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 50 |
| Total Downloads | 1.4M+ | ◄ | 4.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2013 | |
| Age | 17 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.4+ | 3.7.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.1.2.2 | 1.0.4 |
Rating Breakdown
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Recent Reviews
Custom Login Reviews
Crap
Just DON’T do it
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.
Full of payment
Pay for everything plugin!! This topic was modified 5 years, 2 months ago by surafelteferi.
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