# Logout Button

> Logout Button has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 74 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Logout Button shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**This plugin can be thought of as a front-end logout solution. It allows a WordPress administrator to embed a link on any page (or post if you want) that gives other WordPress users the ability to easily logout without…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 7,189
- **Downloads (30 days):** 74 (+37% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 11, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.6.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** ben poland (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ben-poland/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/logout-button/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/log/) | #27 | 93 |
| [log out](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/log-out/) | #2 | 5 |
| [log out button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/log-out-button/) | #1 | 2 |
| [logout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/logout/) | #15 | 48 |
| [out](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/out/) | #1 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| log | >100 | 10,000 |
| log out | >100 | 5,607 |
| log out button | >100 | 3,681 |
| logout | >100 | 853 |
| out | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Check & Log Email – Easy Email Testing & Mail logging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/check-email/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (290) | Sep 2, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 2 | [Email Log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-log/) | 80K+ | 4.2/5 (43) | Sep 21, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 3 | [Audit Trail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/audit-trail/) | 20K+ | 2.8/5 (4) | Nov 28, 2017 | 30/100 |
| 4 | [Sentry for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-sentry-integration/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (16) | Aug 18, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 5 | [Log cleaner for Solid Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/log-cleaner-for-ithemes-security/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (22) | Oct 29, 2024 | 49/100 |
| 6 | [Simple Login Log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-login-log/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (27) | Aug 13, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 7 | [Dashboard Widgets Suite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dashboard-widgets-suite/) | 4K+ | 4.9/5 (38) | Jul 17, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 8 | [Log HTTP Requests](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/log-http-requests/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (15) | Nov 11, 2025 | 55/100 |
| 9 | [Logbook](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/logbook/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (5) | Mar 8, 2018 | 39/100 |
| 10 | [Cron Logger](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cron-logger/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (8) | Oct 2, 2026 | 82/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Logout Button free?
Yes. Logout Button is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Logout Button safe to use in 2026?
Logout Button shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Logout Button?
Logout Button is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,189 times since it launched in August 2013. It was downloaded 74 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Logout Button work with WordPress 7.1?
Logout Button is officially tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Logout Button last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on September 11, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Logout Button?
Logout Button is developed and maintained by ben poland.

### What are the best alternatives to Logout Button?
The most popular alternatives to Logout Button are Check & Log Email (100K+ installs), Email Log (80K+ installs) and Audit Trail (20K+ installs).


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