WP Steam Auth
Register, Login & Synchronize WP Users via Steam Authentification
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WP Steam Auth shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 70+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (70+ active installs)
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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 Steam Auth stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| oauth | >100 |
| OpenID | #92 |
| Steam | #46 |
| Steam Auth | #3 |
| Steam Authentification | #1 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.4 from 9 reviews
About WP Steam Auth
From the official readme · v0.6.4Description
This plugin will let your visitors register & login to your WordPress via their Steam account using one and unique button.
All new authentification will create a new WordPress legacy user and will be automatically logged in the process. Once they are registered via Steam, users may login to your WordPress using the same Steam button.
Old WP users (registered before the plugin activation) have the possibility to synchronize their account with Steam once loggedin with the legacy WordPress system.
Note: WP Steam Auth Plugin is fully compatible with WordPress & Buddypress. Steam profile data is stored in the WP_user meta data. WP Steam Auth doesn’t interfere with the legacy WP Login/Registration system, it means that you’ll be always able to login with the legacy method.
Features:
- Register/Login with one unique button
- Automatically create a new WordPress legacy user
- Automatically Upload the Steam avatar during registration
- Choose to use the wordpress avatar or the steam avatar
- Synchronize button available for old WP Users
- Customize the Post-login & Post-Logout URL, or use Referer instead
- Customize URLs & base slugs (Login / Sync. / Logout)
- Login/Register via a popup for a better user experience
- Manage users Steam synchronization in WP users dashboard
- Force ReSync. for specific (or bulk) users
- Remove Sync. for specific (or bulk) users
Contributions:
- Improved version of PHP library Steam Authentification by SmItH197 (demo)
- The original Steam Openid script by JTX
- The LightopenID library
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Installation
WordPress Install
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/wp-steam-authdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Setup your Steam API via: http://steamcommunity.com/dev/apikey
- Use the Settings->Steam Auth screen to configure the plugin
- Add the shortcode [wp_steam_auth] in your page or use available php functions
Available Shortcode
[wp_steam_auth][wp_steam_auth login_text="Login via Steam"][wp_steam_auth login_class="my_class1 my_class2"][wp_steam_auth login_image="http://..."][wp_steam_auth logout_text="Logout"][wp_steam_auth logout_class="my_class1 my_class2"][wp_steam_auth logout_image="http://..."][wp_steam_auth show_sync="1"][wp_steam_auth sync_text="Synchronize"][wp_steam_auth sync_class="my_class1 my_class2"][wp_steam_auth sync_image="http://..."]
Available PHP Functions
<?php wpsap_button_login(); ?><?php wpsap_button_sync(); ?><?php wpsap_button_loggout(); ?><?php echo wpsap_button_login_url(); ?><?php echo wpsap_button_sync_url(); ?><?php echo wpsap_button_loggout_url(); ?><?php if(!wpsap_is_user_synced()){ wpsap_button_sync(); } ?>
Changelog
None
0.6.4
- Added Shortcode functionality: [wp_steam_auth]. More details on settings page.
0.6.3
- Fixed Javascript bug on popup closure when website use hashtags.
0.6.2
- Fixed a bug for PHP < 5.5 version: “Can’t use function return value in write context”
0.6.1
- Added Buddypress compatibility: Avatars via bp_avatar_filter()
0.6.0.3
- Fixed typo & code
0.6.0.1
- Fixed screenshots with description
Screenshots
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FAQ
WP Steam Auth: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is WP Steam Auth free?
Yes. WP Steam Auth is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Steam Auth safe to use in 2026?
WP Steam Auth shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 70+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Steam Auth?
WP Steam Auth is active on 70+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,880 times since it launched in October 2016. It was downloaded 99 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Steam Auth work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Steam Auth is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.37, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Steam Auth last updated?
The latest version, 0.6.4, was released on April 29, 2017 (9 years ago).
Who makes WP Steam Auth?
WP Steam Auth is developed and maintained by Konrad Chmielewski.
What are the best alternatives to WP Steam Auth?
The most popular alternatives to WP Steam Auth are JWT Authentication for WP R… (60K+ installs), Gmail SMTP (10K+ installs) and Login for Google Apps (10K+ installs).
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