Allows simple embedding of a log out button using one of three shortcodes corresponding to a different redirect option
As of April 2026, Logout Button is a WordPress log plugin with 100 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews. It has been downloaded 6.9K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2013. Last updated 12 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Check & Log Email – Easy Email Testing….
This plugin can be thought of as a front-end logout solution. It allows a WordPress administrator to embed a link on
any page (or post if you want) that gives other WordPress users the ability to easily logout without having to fuss
with the WordPress Dashboard. There are three shortcodes that can be used, and each one has a different redirect
option: Redirect to Home, Current Page, or the WordPress Default wp-login.php page.
The Logout Button plugin uses the default log out functionality provided by WP through wp_loginout(). It checks to
see if the user is logged in. If the user is logged in, a Log Out link will be displayed to them. If the user is not
logged in, nothing will be shown to the user.
Future releases will include the ability to choose “Themes”. Right now, a simpl…
| WordPress | 3.0.0+ requiredTested up to 3.6.1 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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