Idle User Logout
v3.1.1by Abiral Neupane · updated 2 months ago
This plugin automatically logs out the user after a period of idle time. The time period can be configured from admin end.
- Rank
- #6,603
- Down20 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,230
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 31.5K
- 31,545 all-time
- Rating
- 4.1/5
- 18 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Idle User Logout at a glance
Idle User Logout is a WordPress plugin by Abiral Neupane with 1K+ active installs, the #6,603 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 22 times, 13% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.1 out of 5 from 18 reviews. Version 3.1.1 came out on Aug 30, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “idle time”. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats496 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Idle User Logout |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 38 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 18 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,225 · -4.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1,225 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,233 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,233 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,247 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,245 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,242 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,237 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,235 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,239 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,254 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,248 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,244 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,281 |
Rank over time
#6,603 · down 39 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #6,603 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #6,583 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #6,584 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #6,520 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #6,543 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #6,554 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #6,559 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #6,566 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #6,570 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #6,557 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #6,514 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #6,543 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #6,566 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #6,564 |
Growth %
Average -0.34% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.65% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.56% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.16% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.24% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.40% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.16% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.32% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.20% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.48% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.32% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.89% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1K+ |
| 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 #6566 → #6543
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.166%
- v2.318%
- v3.015%
- v2.21.2%
Rating trend
4.1★★★★★18 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 22, 2015
- Last updated
- Aug 30, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Idle User Logout
How many websites use Idle User Logout?
Idle User Logout 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 #6,603 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Idle User Logout been downloaded?
31,545 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 22 times. See download stats
When was Idle User Logout last updated?
Version 3.1.1 came out on Aug 30, 2026 (2 months ago). See every release
Is Idle User Logout compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does Idle User Logout have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Idle User Logout. See its security record
Is Idle User Logout still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Idle User Logout have?
4.1 out of 5 from 18 reviews on WordPress.org. 72% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Idle User Logout?
The plugins most like Idle User Logout, by the tags they share, are Loggedin (8K+), WP Login Timeout Settings (600+) and Only one device login limit (200+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.1
★★★★★
18 reviews
- 5 stars: 13 reviews, 72%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 2 reviews, 11%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 3 reviews, 17%
- Positive
- 72%4–5★
- Mixed
- 11%3★
- Critical
- 17%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.2.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,230 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 4.1 |
| Reviews | 18 |
| Total downloads | 31.5K |
| Author | Abiral Neupane |
| First released | May 22, 2015 |
| Version | 3.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
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