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Login Widget With Shortcode

By aviplugins.com

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 Widget With Shortcode Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin provides a simple login form in a widget for user login from the frontend. It supports shortcode usage and is compatible with WordPress Multisite.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.88/10

User Rating

3.8/5 (based on 29+ reviews)

Active Installations

5,000+

Update Frequency

Very Good 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 is a simple login form in a widget. Users can log in to the site directly from the frontend. The plugin is compatible with WordPress Multisite installations and allows the use of a shortcode to display the login form in pages or posts.

Just install the plugin and add the login widget in the sidebar. You can change optional settings in the Login Widget Settings from the admin panel. The form structure is simple, allowing for easy CSS customization.

The plugin also includes a forgot password feature and is responsive. Additionally, it is compatible with the WPML plugin for multilingual support.

The PRO version offers enhanced features, including login options with social media accounts like Facebook and Google. It also includes security features like CAPTCHA and IP blocking after multiple failed login attempts.

Comparing to Alternatives

Login Widget With Shortcode competes with several sidebar login plugins that offer similar functionality but differ in features and user experience.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to use with straightforward functionality
Allows customization through shortcode integration
Lightweight and minimalistic design
Active development with recent major rewrite
Free version offers core login widget features

Weaknesses

Basic styling requires manual CSS adjustments
Captcha implementation is weak and easily bypassed
Password reset functionality is limited and insecure
Known security vulnerabilities with no current fix

User Sentiment Analysis

With a 3.8 out of 5 rating and a majority of positive reviews, users appreciate the plugin's simplicity but express concerns over security and usability issues.

Positive highlights

'Simple and Easy to Use' - ncstatedad
'Good plugin' - dieutridau
'Helped me get rid of extra stuff on the login page' - KJA4U

Common complaints

Captcha fails frequently and does not refresh
Password reset sends insecure short passwords
Requires manual PHP and CSS modifications for better appearance
Captcha is easily defeated and not robust

Weaknesses

Security vulnerabilities including open redirect and CSRF/XSS issues
Limited password reset options
Poor captcha implementation causing login issues

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, lightweight login widget with shortcode support who are comfortable customizing CSS and PHP for appearance and functionality.

Not ideal for

Users requiring robust security features, strong captcha protection, or advanced password management should consider other options due to known vulnerabilities and limited features.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic login widget functionality with shortcode support, suitable for simple login form needs.

Pro version

Premium features typically include enhanced customization options, improved security measures, and additional login management tools, although specifics are not clearly promoted.

Final Verdict

Login Widget With Shortcode offers a straightforward and easy-to-use login widget solution with shortcode integration, appealing to users who prefer minimalistic plugins and are comfortable with some customization. However, the plugin's basic styling and weak captcha implementation require manual adjustments and may pose security risks.

Given the known vulnerabilities and limited password reset functionality, users prioritizing security and advanced features should consider alternative plugins. The availability of similar sidebar login plugins with stronger security and features makes this plugin less ideal for high-risk environments.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Login Widget With Shortcode plugin.

Frontend login

WordPress multisite

Screenshots

FAQ

Please email me [email protected]. Contact me at https://goplugins.in/support.php
Or you can write comments directly to my plugins page. Please visit here http://avifoujdar.wordpress.com/2014/02/13/login-widget/

If you want to translate the plugin in your language please translate the sample .PO file and email me the the file at [email protected] and I will include that in the language file. Sample .PO file can be downloaded from here