Custom Login Error Message
v1.0.0by Muhammad Umer · updated 10 years ago
This plugin shows a custom error message of your choice to users when they enter invalid username or password.
- Rank
- #15,470
- Down26 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 132
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3K
- 2,999 all-time
- Rating
- 4.5/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Custom Login Error Message at a glance
Custom Login Error Message is a WordPress plugin by Muhammad Umer with 100+ active installs, the #15,470 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 17% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0.0 came out on Jan 23, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 6 plugins tagged “error message”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats67 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Custom Login Error Message |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 132 · -0.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 132 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 132 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 132 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 131 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 131 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 130 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 131 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 129 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 129 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 129 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 128 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 133 |
Rank over time
#15,470 · up 241 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15,470 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #15,444 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #15,425 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #15,450 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15,538 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,491 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,578 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,545 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15,622 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #15,652 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15,694 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #15,724 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #15,711 |
Growth %
Average -0.06% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.76% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.77% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.76% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +1.55% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.78% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.76% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
4.5★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0.0
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 23, 2016
- Last updated
- Jan 23, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Custom Login Error Message
How many websites use Custom Login Error Message?
Custom Login Error Message is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #15,470 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Custom Login Error Message been downloaded?
2,999 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Custom Login Error Message last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Jan 23, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Custom Login Error Message compatible with the latest WordPress?
Custom Login Error Message’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Custom Login Error Message still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Custom Login Error Message have?
4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Login Error Message?
The plugins most like Custom Login Error Message, by the tags they share, are WPS Hide Login (2M+), Limit Login Attempts (300K+) and LoginPress (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.5
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.6.
- Each new 1★ review takes 7 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 132 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 4.5 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 3K |
| Author | Muhammad Umer |
| First released | Jan 23, 2016 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.0.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 23, 2016 |
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