CM Registration – Tailored tool for seamless login and invitation-based registrations
Manage user registration forms with invitation codes and control access. Simplify login and registration processes using Ajax based solution.
Use with caution
CM Registration works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 3.8/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where CM Registration stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| invitation code | #4 |
| login form | >100 |
| registration | >100 |
| registration form | >100 |
| User Registration | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.8 from 8 reviews
About CM Registration
From the official readme · v2.6.0Description
Pro Plugin Page | Videos | User Guide
Improve user login and user registration WordPress experience with AJAX-based custom login and registration forms.
⭐ We’re excited to introduce the renewed version of CM Registration! With the new Setup Wizard, getting started is easier than ever. Additionally, the new Invitation Codes feature lets users register with custom codes, streamlining the registration process for both admins and users alike.
Improve WordPress login and WordPress user registration experience by letting users stay on the same page after login. Control who can register to your site.
Using a shortcode you can add a login widget to your website sidebar.
Registration Plugin Premium Editions
The Registration Plugin Premium editions includes even more powerful features, such as: Invitation codes for user registration support, payment support using WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads, set user role, support social login and much more.
Registration Plugin Introduction Video (Pro Version)
Use Cases
- One Page User Login and User Registration – Users log in and register from a popup box, allowing them to stay on the same page after the successful login or registration.
- Invite Only User Registration – Manage new users by restricting the user registration to invited members only.
- Limited Use Invitation Codes (premium only) – Limit the number of users for each invitation code group.
- Email Verification (premium only) – Require email verification when new users register from up to two different email addresses for added security.
- Custom Registration Form Builder (premium only) – Add questions to your custom registration form based on user role.
- Shortcodes – All login and registration functionality is also supported using shortcode, allowing you to place custom login and registration forms on any page or post.
- Time-Restricted User Registration (premium only) – Limit user registration invitation codes for a specific time period.
- Assign User Roles (premium only) – Set default user roles to be assigned once a user completes the registration process for each invitation code.
- Forgot Password Option (premium only) – Display lost password form or link under the login form by using a shortcode.
Basic Features
- Show a popup div for user login and user registration.
- Ajax based user login and user registration.
- Stay at the same page after login.
- Basic invitation codes support.
- Shortcodes support.
- Includes a user-friendly Setup Wizard for quick and easy plugin configuration.
Pro Version Features
Pro Version Detailed Features List
- ReCaptcha support.
- Extended invitation codes settings.
- User generated invites.
- Email verification support.
- Automatically remove users who haven’t verified their email.
- Change all plugin labels easily.
- Set user role while registrating.
- User Role Manager Tool.
- Multi-step registration form support.
- Add additional user roles to users.
- Assign additional user roles with invitation codes.
- Supports QR codes for easier activation of registration invitation codes.
- Age verification.
- Create by user role registration form.
- Custom Email templates.
- Edit profile after registration.
- Restricted User Dashboard.
- Facebook / Google registration and login.
- Limit Registration and Login from Specific IPs.
- Limit Login Attempts.
- Widgets support.
- Export all user data to a CSV file.
- Integrate with membership plugins.
- CM Business Directory Integration.
- Gravity Forms Support.
- Payment support.
Add-ons
- Bulk Email Invitation codes Add-on
- Approve New Users Add-on
- Registration Payment Support Add-on
- Content Access Restriction
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Installation
- Upload plugin folder to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Add a shortcode [cmreg-login]Text[/cmreg-login] or css class cmreg-login-click to a menu.
Changelog
2.5.9
Release Date: 19 Jan 2026
* Update package info
2.5.8
Release Date: 12 Nov 2025
* Implement authenticate filter
2.5.7
Release Date: 05 Oct 2025
* Fixed vulnerability open redirect issue
2.5.6
Release Date: 19 Sep 2025
* Fixed authorization vulnerability
2.5.5
Release Date: 12 Jun 2025
* Added restrictions for deactivating a plugin and send reason should be admin user
2.5.4
Release Date: 15 May 2025
* Updated pricing
Screenshots
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FAQ
CM Registration: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is CM Registration free?
Yes. CM Registration is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is CM Registration safe to use in 2026?
CM Registration works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 3.8/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.
How many websites use CM Registration?
CM Registration is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 33,017 times since it launched in November 2012. It was downloaded 177 times in the last 30 days.
Does CM Registration work with WordPress 7.1?
CM Registration is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does CM Registration need?
CM Registration requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was CM Registration last updated?
The latest version, 2.6.0, was released on May 23, 2026 (4 months ago).
Who makes CM Registration?
CM Registration is developed and maintained by CreativeMindsSolutions.
What are the best alternatives to CM Registration?
The most popular alternatives to CM Registration are BSK Forms Blacklist (1K+ installs).
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