WP AJAX Login and Register
This plugin will automatically add a login/register link to your ‘primary’ menu location. A nice looking form will popup when the link is clicked. Shortcode is also available for use on any post or widget with…
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WP AJAX Login and Register shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (50+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.5 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where WP AJAX Login and Register stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| ajax | >100 |
| Ajax login | >100 |
| ajax register | >100 |
| frontend login | >100 |
| login form | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About WP AJAX Login and Register
From the official readme · v1.3Description
This plugin will automatically add a login/register link to your ‘primary’ menu location. A nice looking form will popup when the link is clicked.
Shortcode is also available for use on any post or widget with ‘[wp-ajax-login text=”Login/Register”]’ and ‘text’ attribute is the link text.
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Installation
- Unzip
wp-ajax-login.zipand upload the entire folder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- (Optional) Place shortcode
[wp-ajax-login text="Login/Register"]in your post/page or widget
Changelog
1.3
- Now put label as placeholder for input fields of forms
- Update Lost Password function
1.2
- Change the link text to Logout if user is logged in.
- Now logout is also processed with ajax.
1.1
- Fix the login form not showing when registration is disabled.
1.0
- First release
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FAQ
WP AJAX Login and Register: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 9, 2026
Is WP AJAX Login and Register free?
Yes. WP AJAX Login and Register is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP AJAX Login and Register safe to use in 2026?
WP AJAX Login and Register shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP AJAX Login and Register?
WP AJAX Login and Register is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,268 times since it launched in March 2016. It was downloaded 81 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP AJAX Login and Register work with WordPress 7.1?
WP AJAX Login and Register is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP AJAX Login and Register last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on April 25, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes WP AJAX Login and Register?
WP AJAX Login and Register is developed and maintained by newbiesup.
What are the best alternatives to WP AJAX Login and Register?
The most popular alternatives to WP AJAX Login and Register are zipaddr-jp (50K+ installs), SearchWP Live Ajax Search (50K+ installs) and WP-Polls (40K+ installs).
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