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User Login History

By Faiyaz Alam

User Management & Authentication / User Registration & Login

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

User Login History Review - In-Depth Analysis

Track user login activity on your website, including login/logout times, user roles, and device information.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.83/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 29+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

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 User Login History plugin helps you monitor your website's visitors by tracking their login-related information. You can see when users log in and out, their last seen time, and their online status. The plugin also captures details such as user ID, username, browser, operating system, and IP address.

This plugin offers features that allow you to manage user sessions effectively. You can track session duration and user roles, providing insights into user behavior. Additionally, it supports multisite networks, allowing you to view login records across all sites.

For advanced features, consider upgrading to the Pro version, which includes options like auto logout for idle users, email alerts for login attempts, and detailed reporting capabilities. The plugin is designed to enhance security by keeping a comprehensive log of user activity.

Comparing to Alternatives

User Login History is a popular plugin for tracking user login activity, but there are several other plugins offering similar features with varying strengths.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Comprehensive login history tracking with detailed logs.
Compatible with recent WordPress and PHP versions.
Offers a pro version with additional features.
Positive user feedback highlights ease of use and reliable support.

Weaknesses

Not optimized for sites with very large user bases or long-running logs.
No built-in automatic log retention or cleanup settings.
Past security vulnerabilities, though fixed in recent updates.
Some users report issues with immediate login display after installation.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings, users appreciate the plugin's functionality and support, though a small portion report performance and display issues.

Positive highlights

'Very Good Plugin and Awesome support.' - mahmoudwp
'Free Version works GREAT! Straight out the box!' - Duke Snoogens
'Best Plugin For User Login History' - rushikeshraut
'Excelente plugin, fácil de manejar y muy recomendado' - AlvaroC

Common complaints

Plugin is not optimized for long-running sites leading to slow database queries.
Login list does not update immediately after user logs in.
Plugin can cause server crashes on sites with thousands of users.
Lack of automatic deletion of old login records causes performance issues.

Weaknesses

Performance degrades with large user bases due to log size.
Initial login display issues reported by some users.
Past security vulnerabilities requiring updates.
No automatic log retention management.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Site administrators who need detailed user login tracking and are managing small to medium-sized user bases will benefit most from this plugin.

Not ideal for

Sites with very large numbers of users or long-running installations without log cleanup may experience performance issues and should consider alternatives or additional optimization.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides comprehensive login tracking and works well out of the box for most users.

Pro version

The pro version offers enhanced features beyond the free plugin, though specific premium features are not detailed in the briefing.

Final Verdict

User Login History is a well-rated plugin that offers robust login tracking and good support, making it a solid choice for many WordPress sites. However, its performance issues on large or long-running sites and past security vulnerabilities require careful consideration and timely updates.

While it competes well with other login tracking plugins, users with extensive user bases should weigh the potential for database slowdowns and consider log management strategies or alternative plugins better optimized for scale.