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Login Logout Menu

By Adnan

User Management & Authentication / User Registration & Login

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Login Logout Menu Review - In-Depth Analysis

Login Logout Menu adds dynamic login, logout, register, and profile items to your WordPress menu. It adjusts based on user status.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.15/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 14+ reviews)

Active Installations

20,000+

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

The Login Logout Menu plugin allows you to add dynamic login and logout menu items to any menu on your WordPress website. You can customize the Login Page URL, Login redirect URL, and logout redirect URL. The menu item will change automatically based on whether the user is logged in or logged out.

This plugin also supports various shortcodes to display Login, Logout, Register, Password reset, Username, and Profile links on your website pages. The available shortcodes include login_logout_menu__login_link, login_logout_menu__logout_link, login_logout_menu__profile_link, login_logout_menu__register_link, login_logout_menu__username_link, login_logout_menu__reset_pass_link, and login_logout_menu__login_logout_link.

For more details on how to implement these shortcodes and filters, please refer to our documentation.

Comparing to Alternatives

Login Logout Menu offers a robust solution for managing login/logout menu items, standing out with its ease of use and reliable functionality. It competes closely with other plugins in the same niche, providing users with multiple options.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Easy to use and implement.
Reliable replacement for outdated plugins.
Includes premium features in the pro version.
Strong user support and quick assistance.
Highly rated with consistent positive feedback.

Weaknesses

Had a medium severity stored XSS vulnerability fixed in version 1.4.0.
Security risk score is moderate at 5/10.
Limited number of total ratings compared to some competitors.
No noted weaknesses in user complaints but security history may concern some users.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all 14 reviewers, user sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting ease of use and effective support.

Positive highlights

"Works well. A worthy replacement for the 'Login Logout Register Menu' plugin" — Larry Daniele
"Function Well" — aespe
"Very simple and works great" — makas
"Best menu solution I could imagine. Absolute worth some money" — lovepainandlatex
"Great plugin, great support" — Helmut Pecher

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Past stored XSS vulnerability before version 1.4.0
Moderate security risk score

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, reliable login/logout menu plugin with excellent support and a premium option for additional features.

Not ideal for

Users highly concerned about security vulnerabilities may want to consider alternatives or ensure they use the latest updated version due to past XSS issues.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic login/logout menu functionality that is simple to set up and use.

Pro version

The premium version adds advanced login-related features and priority support, enhancing the plugin's capabilities for more demanding users.

Final Verdict

Login Logout Menu is a highly rated plugin praised for its simplicity, reliability, and excellent support. It serves as a strong replacement for older plugins with known vulnerabilities and offers valuable premium features for users needing more functionality.

While it has a history of a medium severity security vulnerability, this was addressed in a timely update. Users should ensure they keep the plugin updated to benefit from these fixes. Overall, it provides great value and is recommended for those looking for a dependable login/logout menu solution.