Custom Login URL
v1.0.3by Greg Winiarski · updated 1 year ago
Whitelabel your site by hiding wp-login.php in the login and registration URLs
- Rank
- #5,163
- Up13 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,660
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 51.4K
- 51,403 all-time
- Rating
- 3.8/5
- 18 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Custom Login URL at a glance
Custom Login URL is a WordPress plugin by Greg Winiarski with 1K+ active installs, the #5,163 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.8 out of 5 from 18 reviews. Version 1.0.3 came out on Sep 15, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 29 plugins tagged “custom login url”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats233 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Custom Login URL |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,662 · -7.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,662 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,658 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,657 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,639 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,643 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,644 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,639 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,639 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,637 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,624 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,621 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,788 |
Rank over time
#5,163 · up 146 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #5,163 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #5,176 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #5,174 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #5,176 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #5,238 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #5,220 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #5,219 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #5,234 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #5,235 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #5,247 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #5,302 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #5,313 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #5,309 |
Growth %
Average -0.61% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.24% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.10% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.24% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.30% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.80% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.18% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -9.34% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #5313 → #5176
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
3.8★★★★★18 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.3
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 24, 2014
- Last updated
- Sep 15, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Custom Login URL
How many websites use Custom Login URL?
Custom Login URL is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,163 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Custom Login URL been downloaded?
51,403 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times. See download stats
When was Custom Login URL last updated?
Version 1.0.3 came out on Sep 15, 2025 (1 year ago). See every release
Is Custom Login URL compatible with the latest WordPress?
Custom Login URL’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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.
Does Custom Login URL have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Custom Login URL up to date. See its security record
Is Custom Login URL still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Custom Login URL have?
3.8 out of 5 from 18 reviews on WordPress.org. 61% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Login URL?
The plugins most like Custom Login URL, by the tags they share, are WPS Hide Login (2M+), Rename wp-admin login (9K+) and Login Page Styler (2K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.8
★★★★★
18 reviews
- 5 stars: 11 reviews, 61%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 6%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 6%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 6%
- 1 stars: 4 reviews, 22%
- Positive
- 67%4–5★
- Mixed
- 6%3★
- Critical
- 28%1–2★
- About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,660 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 3.8 |
| Reviews | 18 |
| Total downloads | 51.4K |
| Author | Greg Winiarski |
| First released | Feb 24, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0.3 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 15, 2025 |
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