# BuddyPress Sliding Login Panel

> BuddyPress Sliding Login Panel has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 47 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** BuddyPress Sliding Login Panel shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Adds a sliding AJAX login panel to BuddyPress with a full account center and menu for logged in users.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 50,194
- **Downloads (30 days):** 47 (+20.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** May 11, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.1.4
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.9.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Sarah Gooding (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/pollyplummer/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/buddypress-sliding-login-panel/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ajax](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ajax/) | >100 | 336 |
| [buddypress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/buddypress/) | >100 | 448 |
| [Sliding Panel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sliding-panel/) | #3 | 4 |
| [Top Panel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/top-panel/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ajax | >100 | 8,380 |
| buddypress | >100 | 1,074 |
| Sliding Panel | >100 | 210 |
| Top Panel | >100 | 4,016 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [zipaddr-jp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zipaddr-jp/) | 50K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 2, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [SearchWP Live Ajax Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/searchwp-live-ajax-search/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (36) | Aug 8, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [WP-Polls](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-polls/) | 40K+ | 4.2/5 (136) | Sep 1, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 4 | [WP-PostRatings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-postratings/) | 20K+ | 4.4/5 (178) | Sep 1, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 5 | [WPC AJAX Add to Cart for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpc-ajax-add-to-cart/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (18) | Sep 21, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 6 | [Ajax Cart AutoUpdate for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-cart-autoupdate-for-woocommerce/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (214) | Mar 30, 2021 | 46/100 |
| 7 | [Relevanssi Live Ajax Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/relevanssi-live-ajax-search/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (9) | May 12, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 8 | [Enable CORS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enable-cors/) | 6K+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Jul 15, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 9 | [Load More Anything](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-load-more-anything/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (73) | Nov 19, 2025 | 59/100 |
| 10 | [YMC Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ymc-smart-filter/) | 4K+ | 4.8/5 (34) | Oct 9, 2026 | 92/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is BuddyPress Sliding Login Panel free?
Yes. BuddyPress Sliding Login Panel is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is BuddyPress Sliding Login Panel safe to use in 2026?
BuddyPress Sliding Login Panel shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use BuddyPress Sliding Login Panel?
BuddyPress Sliding Login Panel is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 50,194 times since it launched in July 2010. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.

### Does BuddyPress Sliding Login Panel work with WordPress 7.1?
BuddyPress Sliding Login Panel is officially tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was BuddyPress Sliding Login Panel last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on May 11, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes BuddyPress Sliding Login Panel?
BuddyPress Sliding Login Panel is developed and maintained by Sarah Gooding.

### What are the best alternatives to BuddyPress Sliding Login Panel?
The most popular alternatives to BuddyPress Sliding Login Panel are zipaddr-jp (50K+ installs), SearchWP Live Ajax Search (50K+ installs) and WP-Polls (40K+ installs).


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