# WP Sliding Login / Register Panel

> WP Sliding Login / Register Panel has 50+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 7 reviews and 98 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Sliding Login shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**Instead of modifying directly theme files, just install this plugin so you can preserve you panel when switching between themes and during themes updates.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 84,219
- **Downloads (30 days):** 98 (+40% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 7 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.3
- **Last updated:** Feb 21, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** kpowning (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/kpowning/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-sliding-login-register-panel/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [jquery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/jquery/) | #87 | 257 |
| [login form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/login-form/) | #14 | 46 |
| [register form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/register-form/) | #2 | 7 |
| [sliding](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sliding/) | #2 | 3 |
| [theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/theme/) | >100 | 280 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| jquery | >100 | 4,993 |
| login form | >100 | 4,242 |
| register form | >100 | 3,081 |
| sliding | >100 | 393 |
| theme | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Animate It!](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/animate-it/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (127) | Sep 11, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [jQuery Updater](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jquery-updater/) | 20K+ | 4.5/5 (64) | Jul 27, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 3 | [Use Google Libraries](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/use-google-libraries/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (47) | Nov 28, 2017 | 44/100 |
| 4 | [Scroll Back To Top](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scroll-back-to-top/) | 10K+ | 4.2/5 (56) | Nov 28, 2017 | 43/100 |
| 5 | [jQuery Manager for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jquery-manager/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (113) | Jul 20, 2020 | 46/100 |
| 6 | [Version Control for jQuery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/version-control-for-jquery/) | 6K+ | 4.9/5 (7) | Dec 1, 2024 | 44/100 |
| 7 | [jQuery Lightbox For Native Galleries](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jquery-lightbox-for-native-galleries/) | 4K+ | 4/5 (10) | Nov 28, 2017 | 37/100 |
| 8 | [Responsive Image Maps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-image-maps/) | 4K+ | 4.9/5 (64) | Nov 28, 2017 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Remove jQuery Migrate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-jquery-migrate/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (7) | Jan 25, 2023 | 40/100 |
| 10 | [WP-Slimbox2 Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-slimbox2/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (4) | Nov 28, 2017 | 43/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP Sliding Login free?
Yes. WP Sliding Login is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Sliding Login safe to use in 2026?
WP Sliding Login shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Sliding Login?
WP Sliding Login is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 84,219 times since it launched in March 2012. It was downloaded 98 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Sliding Login work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Sliding Login is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Sliding Login last updated?
The latest version, 2.3, was released on February 21, 2013 (14 years ago).

### Who makes WP Sliding Login?
WP Sliding Login is developed and maintained by kpowning.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Sliding Login?
The most popular alternatives to WP Sliding Login are Animate It! (20K+ installs), jQuery Updater (20K+ installs) and Use Google Libraries (10K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-sliding-login-register-panel/ · Generated 2026-10-10 04:58 UTC by PageForge