WP Front End Login
v1.4.1by bradmkjr · updated 9 years ago
This plugin utilizes the shortcode [login_form] to present users with login form, lost password recovery and password reset fields on the front end of …
- Rank
- #34,560
- Down374 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2K
- 1,967 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Front End Login at a glance
WP Front End Login is a WordPress plugin by bradmkjr with 10+ active installs, the #34,560 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.4.1 came out on Apr 25, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. Among the 11 plugins tagged “wp-login.php”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats25 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Front End Login |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · -6.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#34,560 · down 1,334 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #34,560 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #34,186 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #33,445 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #34,254 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #33,584 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #34,735 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #34,579 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #34,341 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #33,226 |
Growth %
Average -0.64% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -6.25% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +6.67% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -6.25% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.4100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.7.3
- Tested up to
- 4.7.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 23, 2017
- Last updated
- Apr 25, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Front End Login
How many websites use WP Front End Login?
WP Front End Login is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #34,560 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Front End Login been downloaded?
1,967 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was WP Front End Login last updated?
Version 1.4.1 came out on Apr 25, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is WP Front End Login compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Front End Login’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, 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 WP Front End Login still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Front End Login have?
No one has reviewed WP Front End Login on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP Front End Login?
The plugins most like WP Front End Login, by the tags they share, are WPS Hide Login (2M+), LoginPress (200K+) and Limit Login Attempts (200K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2K |
| Author | bradmkjr |
| First released | Apr 23, 2017 |
| Version | 1.4.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.7.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 25, 2017 |
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