Vanilla Bean – Custom Login
Customize your login and password retrieval screens - and still use your theme style sheet. Supports non-coders up to advanced coders.
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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Vanilla Bean – Custom Login stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| custom login | >100 |
| login layout | >100 |
| override default login page | #46 |
| password recovery | #83 |
| theme login | >100 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About Vanilla Bean – Custom Login
From the official readme · v3.7.2Description
Provides easy access to change your login screen layout and logo. This plugin does not
disguise your login URI but does allow you to remove all wordpress styling and replace with
your own – or the current theme styling.
There are several simple options for the non-tech person, or for those with the know-how
you can directly edit the css for this page.
This plugin was created because login page is also the failed login page and the
password retrieval page, and we could not find a plugin that supported all three.
Features
- Live preview to observe result
- Can be switched on and off easily
- For the non-coders:
- Override the site name on the login page without the need for code
- Replace the wordpress logo without the need for code
- Specify your login page background image and/or colour without the need for code
- Reference existing css files
- For the coders:
- Override css directly on login page
- Existing login css displayed for easy reference
Contact
We can be found at:
* http://www.velvary.com.au/contact-us
* Twitter: @VelvaryVanilla
* E: info@ or support@ velvary.com.au
Installation
- Upload the entire zip file through the wordpress plugin page, or download from wordpress
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Find and adjust your settings through the Vanilla Beans links on the left of the admin page.
Changelog
3.7.2
- Tested up to WordPress 7.0
- Requires PHP 7.4 or later
3.7.1
- Tested against WP v6.5
3.60
- Tested against WP v5.4
3.53
- Testing for GDPR
3.52
- Bugfix to custom logo display
3.51
- Added selector indicator
- Changed preview to live version via curl
- fixed preview dynamic updates
Screenshots
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FAQ
Vanilla Bean – Custom Login: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 21, 2026
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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