WordPress plugin comparison
Magic Login vs Shibboleth
At a glance
- Both have 3K+ active installs.
- On a typical day, Magic Login is downloaded about 122 times, Shibboleth about 31.
- Magic Login is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 26 reviews, against 4.3 from 7 reviews.
- Magic Login was updated more recently: Aug 11, 2026, against Jun 22, 2026 for Shibboleth.
- Magic Login is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Shibboleth.
- Shibboleth has been around longer: since 2008, against 2021 for Magic Login.
Line by line
Magic Login leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Magic Login |  Shibboleth |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,765 | #3,738 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.3K | 675 |
| Rating | 4.8(26) | 4.3(7) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.86 | ×0.69 |
| Last release | 3 months ago | 4 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6 |
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