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When Last Login

By Andrew Lima

User Management & Authentication / User Registration & Login

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

When Last Login Review - In-Depth Analysis

Track user activity by showing their last login date in a sortable column. Easily see active users and their login history.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.92/10

User Rating

4.7/5 (based on 37+ reviews)

Active Installations

50,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This lightweight plugin allows you to monitor user activity by displaying the last login date for each user in your WordPress users list. Simply activate the plugin to add a custom column labeled 'Last Login' that shows the timestamp for each user's last login.

Features include sorting users by their last login time, an administrator widget for displaying the top three users based on login count, and integration with Paid Memberships Pro to enhance the members list. You can also generate a login history table for detailed tracking.

For developers, the plugin offers hooks and filters, as well as an optional setting to record the user's last IP address upon login. Free and premium add-ons are available to extend functionality.

Comparing to Alternatives

When Last Login is a straightforward plugin that tracks user login times, with several alternatives available that offer similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to use interface
Accurately tracks last login times
Compatible with recent WordPress versions
Lightweight with minimal impact on site performance
Offers a pro version with additional features

Weaknesses

Includes unwanted popunder code in source as reported by users
Limited advanced features in free version
Some users may prefer more comprehensive user management tools

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin enjoys a high rating with over 90% of users giving it 5 stars, reflecting strong satisfaction. However, a small minority report issues related to unwanted code.

Positive highlights

'So useful' - Cyrille Sanson
'Geweldig... scheelt een hoor werk.. dank je wel' - marcelkraan
'Very helpful and works well with WP 5.8' - pagrob
'Keeps track of logins in a very simple way' - flyingkites
'Added just the info I needed' - mctvaz

Common complaints

Contains popunder code in source which concerns some users

Weaknesses

Presence of popunder code can be a security or privacy concern
Limited features in free version may not satisfy all users
No updates mentioned to address the popunder issue

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a simple, reliable way to track when users last logged in without extra complexity.

Not ideal for

Users concerned about embedded popunder code or those needing more advanced user management features.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

Basic tracking of user last login times with simple display options.

Pro version

Additional features beyond basic login tracking, though specifics are not detailed in the briefing.

Final Verdict

When Last Login is a highly rated plugin praised for its simplicity and effectiveness in tracking user login times. It integrates well with WordPress and meets the needs of users looking for straightforward functionality.

However, the presence of popunder code reported by some users raises concerns about security and trustworthiness. Potential users should weigh this issue against their needs and consider alternatives if this is a critical factor.