Login or Logout Menu Item

81 Quality Score

Active Installs

19/30

At 20,000 active installs it sits in the mid-range for utility plugins, modest compared to the millions of installs behind the top alternatives but more than enough to confirm steady real-world use.

Update Freshness

25/25

A perfect maintenance score reflects the May 2026 update timestamp and confirmed compatibility with WordPress 7.0, showing the developer is actively keeping pace with core releases.

User Rating

14/15

A 96 out of 100 from 23 reviewers is a strong satisfaction signal, though the small sample size means a few more votes could move the number noticeably in either direction.

Support Health

8/15

Zero support threads opened is unusual and suggests either a flawless experience or, more likely, that users self-serve because the plugin is simple enough to need no help.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Full marks here thanks to explicit testing against WordPress 7.0 and a low minimum requirement of WordPress 6.0, which covers virtually every site still in active operation.

Scores higher than 84% of indexed plugins

About

Add a dynamic "Login" or "Logout" menu item to any WordPress Menu and control redirects.

Active Installs 20k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.8/5

Last Updated 2026-05-28 3:26am GMT

Requires WordPress 6.0+

Tested Up To 7.0.4

Security History

1 known vulnerability, all patched

1 Medium

Most recent: August 7, 2019

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What It Does

Login or Logout Menu Item adds a single dynamic entry to any WordPress navigation menu that automatically displays "Login" for logged-out visitors and "Logout" for logged-in users. It also lets you configure custom redirect URLs for both states, so you can send users to a custom login page after logout or a specific dashboard page after login. It is a small, focused utility rather than a full authentication suite.

Who It's For

This plugin is best for site owners who want a quick, code-free way to add a context-aware authentication link to their navigation without installing a heavy membership or SSO plugin. It fits membership sites, client portals, online communities, and any site where the login link needs to disappear or change label once a user is authenticated. Developers building bespoke front-end experiences will also appreciate the redirect controls.

Who Should Skip It

If you only need to hide or rename the wp-login.php page, WPS Hide Login is a far more popular and battle-tested choice with 2 million installs. Anyone needing full authentication features like social login, two-factor authentication, or brute-force protection should look at dedicated security plugins rather than this lightweight menu utility.

The Bottom Line

Login or Logout Menu Item is a tidy, well-maintained utility that does one thing well and earns its 81.16 quality score through recent updates and strong user satisfaction. It will not replace a security or membership plugin, but for sites that simply need a context-aware login or logout link in the nav, it is hard to beat. Skip it only if your real problem is login page security rather than menu presentation.

Related Plugins

WPS Hide Login 89/100

Choose this if your real goal is obscuring wp-login.php from attackers rather than changing a menu link, since it has 2 million installs and a stronger track record.

Loginizer 89/100

Pick Loginizer when you need brute-force protection and login attempt limiting alongside any menu tweaks, not just a dynamic login link.

Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal 88/100

This is the right call for sites needing a full security stack, including malware scanning and a firewall, well beyond the scope of a menu item plugin.

Security Optimizer – The All-In-One Protection Plugin 88/100

Go with this if you want an all-in-one security suite with hardening features and do not mind a heavier plugin footprint.

Max Mega Menu 87/100

Pick Max Mega Menu only if your broader need is rebuilding the entire menu system with mega menus, dropdowns, and styling, not just a single login toggle.