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AJAX Login and Registration modal popup + inline form

By Max K

User Management & Authentication / User Registration & Login

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

AJAX Login and Registration modal popup + inline form Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easy to integrate modal with Login and Registration features. Supports inline forms using shortcode.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.71/10

User Rating

4.7/5 (based on 120+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin provides an easy-to-integrate modal for login and registration functionalities. It can be used as a modal or inline via shortcode, making it versatile for various themes.

The plugin is fully responsive and beautifully coded, ensuring a seamless user experience. It is compatible with popular plugins such as WooCommerce, BuddyPress, and Ultimate Member.

Customization options are available, allowing users to modify text messages, emails, and styles. The plugin also supports skins and has powerful actions for after login or registration.

Comparing to Alternatives

AJAX Login and Registration modal popup + inline form is a popular choice for login and registration solutions, with several alternatives offering similar functionalities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

High user rating with 88.3% five-star reviews
Supports integration with popular plugins like Ultimate Member and WooCommerce
Offers both modal popup and inline form login options
Pro version includes advanced features like login redirects
Regular updates addressing security vulnerabilities

Weaknesses

Some valuable features only available in Pro version
Reported lack of timely support interaction
Medium security risk history with past XSS vulnerabilities
Free version lacks important security add-ons like reCAPTCHA

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings and a small percentage of low ratings, users generally appreciate the plugin's functionality and features, though some express concerns about support and feature availability.

Positive highlights

'Easy to set up, perfect to use with Ultimate Member and WooCommerce together.' – ronco168
'I like this plugin. Too bad that the important security related addon (recaptcha) is paid only.' – Anonymous
'The Best . . . Yes it is. Priced to own and great features, especially if you have memberships.' – palmtek
'Works perfectly in 2025. The author responds very quickly to any questions.' – Trademarkos

Common complaints

Lack of support responsiveness from the plugin author
Misleading description about free features; key features require Pro
High cost of Pro version for multiple sites
Free version missing critical security features like reCAPTCHA

Weaknesses

Security vulnerabilities fixed only in recent updates
Support delays noted by users
Some confusion over free vs Pro feature availability

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a customizable login and registration solution with modal popup and inline forms, especially those willing to invest in the Pro version for advanced features and security.

Not ideal for

Users who require comprehensive support or need all valuable features in the free version may find this plugin less suitable. Also, those concerned about past security issues should ensure they use the latest version.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

Basic login and registration modal popup and inline form functionality, suitable for simple use cases but lacking advanced features and security add-ons.

Pro version

Advanced features such as login redirects, enhanced security options like reCAPTCHA, and better integration capabilities. Pro version is a paid upgrade.

Final Verdict

AJAX Login and Registration modal popup + inline form is a well-rated plugin offering flexible login and registration options with a strong feature set, especially in its Pro version. It integrates well with popular plugins and has addressed past security vulnerabilities through updates.

However, potential users should be aware of the plugin's limited free features, the cost of the Pro version for multiple sites, and reported support responsiveness issues. Ensuring the latest version is used is important due to previous security concerns.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free AJAX Login and Registration modal popup + inline form plugin.

Registration

Modal

Screenshots

FAQ

{{SITE_NAME}}
As modal:
Add class lrm-login to the <button> or <a> element for show login tab or lrm-signup for registration tab.

Example: <a href="/wp-login.php" class="lrm-login">Login</a>

Inline mode:

Use shortcode [lrm_form default_tab="login" logged_in_message="You are currently logged in!"]
You can pass to default_tab params: “login”, “register” or “lost-password”.
Param logged_in_message will be displayed if used is logged in (html is allowed).

[https://www.wpbeginner.com/plugins/how-to-easily-add-custom-css-to-your-wordpress-site/](Add this custom css):

body.logged-in li.lrm-hide-if-logged-in a { display: none; } body.logged-in li [class*='lrm-hide-if-logged-in'] a { display: none; }

Thanks to Kash Monsefi for a report.

Javascript

To add your hook when user successfully logged in/registered use action “lrm_user_logged_in”

jQuery(document).on('lrm_user_logged_in', function(response, $form) {     // Your JS code });

To call from the JS modal with login tab:

jQuery(document).trigger('lrm_show_signup');

To call from JS modal with registration tab:

jQuery(document).trigger('lrm_show_login');

Example for load Modal after page load (this will work only if user not logged in):

jQuery(document).ready(function( $ ){     $(document).trigger('lrm_show_login'); });

[https://www.wpbeginner.com/plugins/how-to-easily-add-custom-css-to-your-wordpress-site/](Add this custom css):

body.logged-in li.lrm-hide-if-logged-in a { display: none; } body.logged-in li [class*='lrm-hide-if-logged-in'] a { display: none; }

Thanks to Kash Monsefi for a report.

Contributors and developers

“AJAX Login and Registration modal popup + inline form” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Max K

Pro version Free Version Docs Live Demo

WPS

6.71

Average

Pro version

Ratings

4.7 out of 5 | 120

Version

2.26

Last updated

11 months ago

Active installations

3,000+

WordPress version

6.9.0 or higher

PHP version

7.0 or higher

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AJAX Login and Registration modal popup + inline form Review - In-Depth Analysis

Performance Overview

What It Does

Comparing to Alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

Who Should Use This?

Pricing & Value

Final Verdict

Other Notable Features

Screenshots

FAQ

Contributors and developers

Ratings

Reviews (120)

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Contributors & Developers

Interested in development?

Changelog

Security Status

Secure

No Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Known Vulnerabilities (2)

Previous Versions

WPS

6.71

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