Logout Button
v1.0by ben poland · updated 13 years ago
Allows simple embedding of a log out button using one of three shortcodes corresponding to a different redirect option
- Rank
- #16,458
- Down12 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 117
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.3K
- 7,277 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Logout Button at a glance
Logout Button is a WordPress plugin by ben poland with 100+ active installs, the #16,458 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Sep 11, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.6.1. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “log out button”. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats50 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Logout Button |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 117 · -2.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 117 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 117 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 117 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 117 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 116 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 117 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 117 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 118 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 119 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 118 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 118 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 120 |
Rank over time
#16,458 · down 73 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #16,458 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #16,446 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #16,434 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #16,446 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #16,487 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #16,472 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #16,467 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #16,469 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #16,412 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #16,363 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #16,407 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #16,418 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #16,385 |
Growth %
Average -0.21% 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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.86% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.85% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.85% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.84% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.85% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.67% |
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
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.0
- Tested up to
- 3.6.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 8, 2013
- Last updated
- Sep 11, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Logout Button
How many websites use Logout Button?
Logout Button 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 #16,458 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Logout Button been downloaded?
7,277 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Logout Button last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Sep 11, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is Logout Button compatible with the latest WordPress?
Logout Button’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, 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 Logout Button still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Logout Button have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Logout Button?
The plugins most like Logout Button, by the tags they share, are Log Out Shortcode (2K+), Simple Login Logout (40+) and Check & Log Email (90K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 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★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 117 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 7.3K |
| Author | ben poland |
| First released | Aug 8, 2013 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 11, 2013 |
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