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Protected Posts Logout Button

By Nate Reist

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Protected Posts Logout Button Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin adds a logout button to password protected posts. It allows users to log out easily and sets the cookie to expire immediately.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.29/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 13+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

4 / 10 (Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin simply adds a logout button to the content of any password protected post. Sometimes clients want a password protected page to share information with privileged individuals and the default 10 days for the cookie to expire is too long for their liking. So I wrote a little plugin to do this with AJAX and set the cookie to expire immediately, well actually 10 days in the past.

It works logged in or out as a WordPress user. The plugin uses the same functionality WordPress uses to set post cookies. It has a simple settings page to make everything easier and allows you to alert users when they have logged out.

Comparing to Alternatives

Protected Posts Logout Button is a unique plugin with no close direct alternatives in its category, focusing specifically on logout functionality for protected posts.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Extremely easy to use with minimal setup required
Performs its core function reliably and efficiently
Lightweight and does not bloat the site
Highly rated by users for simplicity and effectiveness

Weaknesses

Limited functionality beyond logout button
No pro version or advanced features available
Security vulnerabilities were present but have been fixed

User Sentiment Analysis

With a near-perfect rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 13 reviews, users overwhelmingly appreciate the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness.

Positive highlights

"Very easy to use and works." — Kandi Carpenter
"Simply works. Just activate and that is it." — Sonnenbad
"Efficient and time saver." — danielepais
"Excellent Plugin. It does what it says on the tin perfectly!" — qamar0786

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Some users noted issues with the expiry logout feature not working as expected
Limited feature set may not meet all user needs

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward, no-fuss logout button for protected posts without additional complexity.

Not ideal for

Those looking for a feature-rich plugin or requiring advanced logout session management or customization options.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes the core logout button functionality for protected posts with easy activation and use.

Final Verdict

Protected Posts Logout Button excels in delivering a simple and effective logout button solution for protected posts, earning high praise from users for its ease of use and reliability. Its lack of direct alternatives highlights its unique niche, though its limited features may not suit all needs. Despite past security vulnerabilities, these have been addressed in recent updates, improving its safety profile.

Overall, this plugin is an excellent choice for users seeking a lightweight and straightforward logout solution without extra bells and whistles. However, those requiring more advanced features or customization might need to look elsewhere or await future enhancements.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Protected Posts Logout Button plugin.

logout

password protected posts

wordpress security

Screenshots

FAQ

Does your theme have <?php wp_head(); ?> and <?php wp_footer(); ?> installed correctly? This plugin uses some javascript that gets embedded automatically in the header or footer, and requires it to work properly.