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Login or Logout Menu Item

By cartpauj

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 or Logout Menu Item Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily add a dynamic Login or Logout menu item to your WordPress site. Control redirects based on user login status.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.57/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 23+ 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

This plugin allows you to add a dynamic login/logout menu item to any menu on your WordPress site. The menu item will change based on whether the current user is logged in or logged out. You can also set specific URLs for login, login redirect, and logout redirect.

After installing and activating the plugin, you can find the settings in your dashboard under: Settings > Login or Logout.

Configure the Login Page URL to direct users to the correct login page. Set the Login Redirect URL to guide users after they log in, and the Logout Redirect URL to determine where they go after logging out.

To add the menu item, go to Appearance > Menus, check the Login/Logout option, and add it to your desired menu. You can customize the navigation label while keeping the URL as #lolmiloginout#.

If using the block editor, you can add the Login|Logout link directly from the Navigation block.

Troubleshooting tips are provided for common issues like caching and redirection conflicts with other plugins.

Comparing to Alternatives

Login or Logout Menu Item is a straightforward plugin that fills a niche functionality with minimal fuss. It competes with several alternatives that offer similar login/logout menu features, each with their own unique strengths.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Extremely lightweight and easy to use.
Provides functionality WordPress lacks by default.
Minimal setup required compared to alternatives.
Highly rated for reliability and simplicity.

Weaknesses

No support for PHP 8.0 or later as noted by some users.
Has a known medium severity security vulnerability fixed only in version 1.2.0.
Lacks advanced features like two-factor authentication or AJAX login found in some alternatives.
No pro version to offer extended functionality.

User Sentiment Analysis

With an overwhelmingly positive rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 23 reviews, users praise the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness. The single low rating does not reflect widespread issues.

Positive highlights

"It's incredible that WP doesn't offer this functionality on its own 😀 Great plugin, works like a charm." - Pineapple is DISGUSTING on Pizza
"Does what WordPress should already do, thanks!" - ChickenWhisperer
"Fantastic! Thank you. Elegantly does what I needed two plugins to do before." - melbatoast4
"Worked Easily and Flawlessly. Highly recommend this." - Lockhart
"Thanks for this piece of software." - yannickburky

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Lack of support for PHP 8.0 and above.
Past security vulnerability with unauthenticated options change.
No advanced login features like 2FA or AJAX login.
No premium version to extend functionality.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, lightweight plugin to add login/logout menu items without complex setup or additional features.

Not ideal for

Those needing compatibility with PHP 8.0+, advanced login features like two-factor authentication, or ongoing premium support and updates.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential login/logout menu item functionality with minimal configuration and no cost.

Final Verdict

Login or Logout Menu Item excels at delivering a simple, effective solution for adding login/logout links to WordPress menus. Its high user ratings reflect satisfaction with its ease of use and reliability, making it a great choice for users who want straightforward functionality without extra features.

However, the plugin's lack of support for newer PHP versions and a past security vulnerability may concern some users. Those requiring advanced login capabilities or ongoing premium support might consider alternatives, but for basic needs, this plugin offers excellent value at no cost.