Login with GitHub
Ultra minimal plugin to let your users login to WordPress applications using their GitHub accounts. No more remembering hefty passwords!
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Login with GitHub shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Login with GitHub stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| authentication | >100 |
| github login | >100 |
| oauth | >100 |
| sign in | >100 |
| sso | >100 |
About Login with GitHub
From the official readme · v1.0.3Description
Ultra minimal plugin to let your users login to WordPress applications using their GitHub accounts. No more remembering hefty passwords!
Initial Setup
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Create a project from GitHub Developer Settings if none exists.
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Go to OAuth tab, then create credential for OAuth client.
- Add
YOUR_WEBSITE_NAMEin Application Name - Add
YOUR_DOMAIN/HOME_URLin Homepage URL - Add
YOUR_DOMAIN/wp-login.phpin Authorized redirect URIs
- Add
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This will give you Client ID and Secret key.
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Input these values either in
WP Admin > Settings > Login With GitHub
How to enable automatic user registration
You can enable user registration by
– Enabling Settings > Login With GitHub > Enable GitHub Login Registration
Note: If the checkbox is ON then, it will register valid GitHub users even when WordPress default setting, under
Settings > General Settings > Membership > Anyone can register checkbox
is OFF.
Installation
- Copy the
login-with-githubfolder into yourwp-content/pluginsfolder. - Activate the Login With GitHub plugin via the plugins admin page.
- Install and activate the plugin.
- Go to Settings → Login With GitHub to login or register to user
- Add shortcode lwg_auth_button to login or registration file.
Changelog
1.0.3
- Add shortcode to wp-login from.
1.0.2
- Improve performance.
1.0.1
- Sanitize setting fields.
1.0.0
- Initial Release.
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FAQ
Login with GitHub: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Login with GitHub free?
Yes. Login with GitHub is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Login with GitHub safe to use in 2026?
Login with GitHub shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Login with GitHub?
Login with GitHub is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,054 times since it launched in January 2025. It was downloaded 164 times in the last 30 days.
Does Login with GitHub work with WordPress 7.1?
Login with GitHub is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Login with GitHub need?
Login with GitHub requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Login with GitHub last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on February 5, 2025 (2 years ago).
Who makes Login with GitHub?
Login with GitHub is developed and maintained by Parth vataliya.
What are the best alternatives to Login with GitHub?
The most popular alternatives to Login with GitHub are Limit Login Attempts (300K+ installs), WPS Limit Login (100K+ installs) and Two Factor (100K+ installs).
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