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Login for Google Apps

By Syed Balkhi

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 for Google Apps Review - In-Depth Analysis

Secure login for WordPress using Google Workspace accounts. Supports oAuth2 and MFA for authentication.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.97/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 64+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

3 / 10 (Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Login for Google Apps allows existing WordPress user accounts to log in to your website using Google to securely authenticate their account. This means that if they are already logged into Gmail, they can simply click their way through the WordPress login screen, no username or password is explicitly required!

Login for Google Apps uses secure oAuth2 authentication recommended by Google, including 2-factor authentication (2FA) if enabled for your Google Workspace accounts. This is far simpler to configure than the older SAML protocol.

Login for Google Apps is trusted by thousands of organizations from schools to large public companies. It is the most popular enterprise grade plugin enabling login and user management based on your Google Workspace domain.

The plugin setup requires you to have admin access to any Google Workspace domain, or a regular Gmail account, to register and obtain two simple codes from Google.

Full support and premium features are also available for purchase. The Premium version allows everyone in your Google Workspace domain to log in to WordPress, and an account will be automatically created in WordPress if one doesn't already exist.

Comparing to Alternatives

Login for Google Apps is a specialized plugin for Google Workspace integration, with several alternatives offering similar social login capabilities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Seamless integration with Google Workspace accounts
Supports multisite WordPress installations
Easy setup with clear documentation
High user satisfaction with 87.5% five-star ratings
Includes a pro version with advanced features

Weaknesses

Recent ownership change led to support issues
Known low-severity stored XSS vulnerability fixed in latest version
Some users report login issues without premium version
Support responsiveness has declined recently

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings (87.5%), users generally praise the plugin's functionality and ease of use, though a minority report significant support and login issues.

Positive highlights

"Excellent product and support." - helpubuy
"Great plugin, works perfect for my organization and my multisite install." - Renaat
"Support team helped a lot!!" - lebron23

Common complaints

Lack of effective support after plugin ownership change
Login failures for users without premium access
Redirect loop issues after updates
Support staff unresponsive or unable to resolve issues

Weaknesses

Past security vulnerability (stored XSS) though fixed
Support quality inconsistent post-acquisition
Premium required for full functionality for some users

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Organizations using Google Workspace who need reliable single sign-on integration with WordPress multisite setups and value easy configuration.

Not ideal for

Users who require consistent, responsive support or those unwilling to invest in the premium version for full functionality, especially given recent support challenges.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

Basic Google login functionality suitable for many users, but some features and full client login support require premium.

Pro version

Advanced features including broader client login support, enhanced configuration options, and priority support.

Final Verdict

Login for Google Apps offers robust Google Workspace integration with high user satisfaction and a feature-rich pro version. It excels in multisite environments and ease of setup, making it a strong choice for organizations needing Google-based login solutions.

However, recent changes in ownership have impacted support quality, and some users report login issues without premium access. The plugin had a low-severity security vulnerability that has been fixed. Prospective users should weigh these factors against their support needs and consider alternatives if responsive support is critical.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Login for Google Apps plugin.

Google login

OAuth authentication

WordPress user management

Screenshots

FAQ

Full support is available if you purchase the appropriate license from the author via: https://wp-glogin.com/glogin/

Please feel free to email contact us on https://wp-glogin.com/ with any questions, as we may be able to help, but you may be required to purchase a support license if the problem is specific to your installation or requirements.