WP Google Plus Connect
Display a Google+ Direct Connect Badge on your site via widget or shortcode, allow your members to login/register via their Google+ account or sync your Google+ stream with your blog posts or BuddyPress activity via the…
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WP Google Plus Connect shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.3 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where WP Google Plus Connect stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| >100 | |
| google plus | >100 |
| googleplus | #44 |
| login | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP Google Plus Connect
From the official readme · v1.0.5.1Description
Display a Google+ Direct Connect Badge on your site via widget or shortcode, allow your members to login/register via their Google+ account or sync your Google+ stream with your blog posts or BuddyPress activity via the Google+ API.
WordPress Google+ Connect allow your website members the ability to register and/or log in via their Google+ account utilizing the Google+ API. Set up a Google Plus Application and store the API credentials in the WordPress backend, when a user clicks on the “Login with Google+” button that gets added to the WP log in screen or anywhere via a short code and authenticates their Google Plus account a WordPress account will be created with their G+ information and they will automatically be logged in. Any existing WordPress users can also log in via Google+ and link their two accounts.
If BuddyPress is enabled a Google+ login button will appear on the sidebar login and the registration page. Google+ profile photos will also be imported in as BuddyPress avatars. Members can stream their Google+ activity into their BuddyPress activity if they choose via the Google+ options screen under the logged in BuddyPress members profile settings page. A cron job runs every 30 minutes to import any new Google plus activity from connected users.
Configure Google+ Direct Connect and help visitors find your Google+ page and add it to their circles from directly within a Google Search.
Configure your Google+ Badge and allow visitors to directly connect with and promote your brand on Google+. Visitors can also add your Google+ page to their circles directly from your website. Badges are easy to configure and can be placed on your website via a short code or a widget.
Installation
Upload the wp-google-plus-connect plugin to your website, Activate it, then head to the “Google+ Connect” link added to the settings menu.
Changelog
1.0.5
- Fixed some errors.
- Added login button to API settings page to test authentication.
- Don’t display login button on front end unless API settings are saved and authenticated.
- Fixed issue with badge showing above content.
1.0.4
- Added Language to Direct Connect & Badge Settings Admin Page.
- Added Widget Title to Google+ Badge Widget
1.0.3
- Added Direct Connect & Badge Settings Admin Page.
- Added Direct Connect Support: <link href=”{GoogleplusPageUrl}” rel=”publisher” />
- Added Google+ Badge Short Code and Widget
1.0.2
- BuddyPress profile settings page for Google+ members can toggle option to stream their Google+ activity into their BuddyPress activity
- Set up cron job to import Google+ connected users activity every 30 minutes. Only new activity not already imported gets imported.
1.0.1
- BuddyPress Compatible
1.0
- Plugin Launch
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FAQ
WP Google Plus Connect: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
Is WP Google Plus Connect free?
Yes. WP Google Plus Connect is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Google Plus Connect safe to use in 2026?
WP Google Plus Connect shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Google Plus Connect?
WP Google Plus Connect is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 16,414 times since it launched in November 2011. It was downloaded 96 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Google Plus Connect work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Google Plus Connect is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Google Plus Connect last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.5.1, was released on December 20, 2011 (15 years ago).
Who makes WP Google Plus Connect?
WP Google Plus Connect is developed and maintained by Brian Messenlehner.
What are the best alternatives to WP Google Plus Connect?
The most popular alternatives to WP Google Plus Connect are Site Kit by Google (5M+ installs), Google for WooCommerce (800K+ installs) and GA Google Analytics (400K+ installs).
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