WP Sliding Login | Register Panel
Instead of modifying directly theme files, just install this plugin so you can preserve you panel when switching between themes and during themes updates.
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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.
- Small user base (50+ active installs)
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.5 (latest is 7.1)
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Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Sliding Login stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| jquery | >100 |
| login form | >100 |
| register form | >100 |
| sliding | >100 |
| theme | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4 from 7 reviews
About WP Sliding Login | Register Panel
From the official readme · v2.3Description
Add a sliding login | register panel to WordPress Theme.
Instead of modifying directly theme files, just install this plugin so you can preserve you panel when switching between themes and during themes updates.
Installation
- Upload
wp-sliding-login-register-panelto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to Settings –> WP Sliding L/R and click “Update Options”.
Changelog
Added option for WP Sliding Login/Register to scroll with page. Added option for WP Sliding Login/Register to link the "Register" to default WP signup page.
2.3
- Added option for WP Sliding Login/Register to scroll with page.
- Added option for redirecting “Register” link to default WP signup page.
2.2
- Fixed CSS issue with Suffusion Templates
2.1
- Fixed CSS class issue
- Added username link to profile once logged-in
2.0
- Fixed wp-login.php location thanks to: BetterSales
1.0
- First release with no bug detected
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FAQ
WP Sliding Login | Register Panel: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
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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