# Vanilla Bean – Custom Login

> Vanilla Bean – Custom Login has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 77 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 58/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Vanilla Bean – Custom Login works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 58/100 on our health check.

**Customize your login and password retrieval screens - and still use your  theme style sheet. Supports non-coders up to advanced coders.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,120
- **Downloads (30 days):** 77 (+28.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 58/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 3.7.2
- **Last updated:** May 25, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** vsmash (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/vsmash/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/vanilla-bean-themelogin/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-login/) | #77 | 156 |
| [login layout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/login-layout/) | #1 | 1 |
| [override default login page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/override-default-login-page/) | #1 | 1 |
| [password recovery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/password-recovery/) | #2 | 3 |
| [theme login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/theme-login/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom login | >100 | 4,897 |
| login layout | >100 | 1,999 |
| override default login page | #46 | 1,005 |
| password recovery | #83 | 680 |
| theme login | >100 | 3,863 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [LoginPress / wp-login Custom Login Page Customizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginpress/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (1,076) | Jul 10, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 2 | [Custom Login Page Customizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/login-customizer/) | 90K+ | 4.8/5 (410) | Jan 6, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 3 | [All In One Login — Login Page Security and Customization for WordPress with Google reCAPTCHA, Social Login, Temporary Login, 2FA, and more.](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/change-wp-admin-login/) | 60K+ | 3.6/5 (35) | Aug 18, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 4 | [Theme My Login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/theme-my-login/) | 50K+ | 3.7/5 (460) | Oct 13, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 5 | [Login & Register Customizer – Forms, Popup, Profile & WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-login-woocommerce/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (254) | Sep 30, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 6 | [Easy Hide Login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-hide-login/) | 20K+ | 4.4/5 (43) | Sep 13, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 7 | [AGCA – Custom Dashboard & Login Page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ag-custom-admin/) | 20K+ | 4.5/5 (64) | May 30, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 8 | [Admin Custom Login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-custom-login/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (388) | Sep 11, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 9 | [Custom Login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-login/) | 10K+ | 3.6/5 (97) | Aug 13, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 10 | [Teydea Login Customizer – Custom Login Page, Branding & Styling](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bm-custom-login/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (14) | Aug 27, 2026 | 84/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vanilla Bean – Custom Login free?
Yes. Vanilla Bean – Custom Login is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Vanilla Bean – Custom Login safe to use in 2026?
Vanilla Bean – Custom Login works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 58/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Vanilla Bean – Custom Login?
Vanilla Bean – Custom Login is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,120 times since it launched in January 2015. It was downloaded 77 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Vanilla Bean – Custom Login work with WordPress 7.1?
Vanilla Bean – Custom Login is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Vanilla Bean – Custom Login need?
Vanilla Bean – Custom Login requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Vanilla Bean – Custom Login last updated?
The latest version, 3.7.2, was released on May 25, 2026 (5 months ago).

### Who makes Vanilla Bean – Custom Login?
Vanilla Bean – Custom Login is developed and maintained by vsmash.

### What are the best alternatives to Vanilla Bean – Custom Login?
The most popular alternatives to Vanilla Bean – Custom Login are LoginPress (200K+ installs), Custom Login Page Customizer (90K+ installs) and All In One Login (60K+ installs).


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