Branded Login Screen
Features of the Branded Login Screen plugin: FULL SCREEN BACKGROUND IMAGE USE YOUR OWN HEADER IMAGE IN PLACE OF THE WORDPRESS LOGO POSITION LOGIN FORM: LEFT, CENTER OR RIGHT / TOP, MIDDLE LOGIN FORM IS RESPONSIVE FOR…
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Branded Login Screen shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 2.6/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (300+ active installs)
- Mixed reviews — 2.6/5 from 14 ratings
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Branded Login Screen stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| branding | >100 |
| login | >100 |
| login screen | >100 |
| White Label | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 2.6 from 14 reviews
About Branded Login Screen
From the official readme · v3.2Description
Features of the Branded Login Screen plugin:
- FULL SCREEN BACKGROUND IMAGE
- USE YOUR OWN HEADER IMAGE IN PLACE OF THE WORDPRESS LOGO
- POSITION LOGIN FORM: LEFT, CENTER OR RIGHT / TOP, MIDDLE
- LOGIN FORM IS RESPONSIVE FOR SMALLER SCREENS
- SCROLLING OF FORM IF OUTSIDE OF VIEWPORT
- BACKGROUND IMAGE SIZES WITH WINDOW RESIZE
- REPEATING BACKGROUND IMAGES SUPPORTED
- REMOVES ALL WORDPRESS BRANDING
- STILL UPGRADE PROOF
Installation
Upgrading From A Previous Version
To upgrade from a previous version of this plugin, please uninstall any existing version of the ‘Branded Login Screen’ plugin and follow the installation instructions below.
Installing The Plugin
See “Installing Plugins” article on the WordPress Codex.
Changelog
updated .css for newer versions of WordPress updated screenshots for WordPress plugin repository
3.2
- updated .css for newer versions of WordPress
- updated screenshots for WordPress plugin repository
3.1
- fixed uninstall.php typo causing php error on uninstall.
- changed PHP required version from 5.3 to 5.2.4 to match the WordPress requirement.
- changed readme.txt FAQ and Changelog
3.0
- ability to move the login screen to 6 positions on the page.
- responsive header image and responsive login form width.
- css changes to accomodate differences in WordPress 3.5+. Other minor changes to .css, .js and images.
2.1
- css changes to accomodate differences in WordPress 3.3. Other minor changes to .css, .js and images.
2.0
- Complete rewrite of the Branded Login Screen version 1.2 (which will be know as Branded Login Screen Classic going forward)
Screenshots
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FAQ
Branded Login Screen: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Branded Login Screen free?
Yes. Branded Login Screen is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Branded Login Screen safe to use in 2026?
Branded Login Screen shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 2.6/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Branded Login Screen?
Branded Login Screen is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 55,279 times since it launched in January 2010. It was downloaded 225 times in the last 30 days.
Does Branded Login Screen work with WordPress 7.1?
Branded Login Screen is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Branded Login Screen last updated?
The latest version, 3.2, was released on March 18, 2014 (13 years ago).
Who makes Branded Login Screen?
Branded Login Screen is developed and maintained by Kerry Webster.
What are the best alternatives to Branded Login Screen?
The most popular alternatives to Branded Login Screen are White Label CMS (200K+ installs), Theme My Login (50K+ installs) and Custom Login (10K+ installs).
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