SimpleModal Login
v1.1by Eric · updated 9 years ago
SimpleModal Login provides a modal Ajax login, registration, and password reset feature for WordPress which utilizes jQuery and the SimpleModal jQuery
- Rank
- #7,856
- Up2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 736
- 700+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 188.7K
- 188,727 all-time
- Rating
- 4.0/5
- 33 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
SimpleModal Login at a glance
SimpleModal Login is a WordPress plugin by Eric with 700+ active installs, the #7,856 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 33 reviews. Version 1.1 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.38. Among the 177 plugins tagged “password”, it ranks #14. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats113 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | SimpleModal Login |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 736 · -2.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 736 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 737 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 737 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 738 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 739 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 740 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 741 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 742 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 742 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 748 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 744 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 746 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 756 |
Rank over time
#7,856 · down 39 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #7,856 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,858 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,862 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,856 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,850 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,849 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,840 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,831 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,821 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,826 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,790 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,822 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,823 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,817 |
Growth %
Average -0.21% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.80% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.54% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.27% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.32% |
Active installs band
700+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 700+ |
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.
- v1.184%
- v1.016%
Rating trend
4.0★★★★★33 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.5.0
- Tested up to
- 4.0.38
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 17, 2009
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about SimpleModal Login
How many websites use SimpleModal Login?
SimpleModal Login is active on 700+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,856 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has SimpleModal Login been downloaded?
188,727 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was SimpleModal Login last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago).
Is SimpleModal Login compatible with the latest WordPress?
SimpleModal Login’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, 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 SimpleModal Login still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does SimpleModal Login have?
4.0 out of 5 from 33 reviews on WordPress.org. 64% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to SimpleModal Login?
The plugins most like SimpleModal Login, by the tags they share, are Login as User (30K+), WP Last Login (10K+) and Frontend Reset Password (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.0
★★★★★
33 reviews
- 5 stars: 21 reviews, 64%
- 4 stars: 4 reviews, 12%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 3%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 7 reviews, 21%
- Positive
- 76%4–5★
- Mixed
- 3%3★
- Critical
- 21%1–2★
- About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 736 |
| Reported installs | 700+ |
| Rating | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 33 |
| Total downloads | 188.7K |
| Author | Eric |
| First released | Dec 17, 2009 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.5.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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