# WP User Signups

> WP User Signups has 30+ active installs, a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews and 388 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 70/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** WP User Signups is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 70/100 on our health check.

**WP User Signups is the best way to manage user & site sign-ups in WordPress.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 10,788
- **Downloads (30 days):** 388 (+646.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.7/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 70/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 5.1.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 16, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.4+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** John James Jacoby (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/johnjamesjacoby/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-user-signups/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,655 |
| [multisite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/multisite/) | #76 | 328 |
| [signups](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/signups/) | #1 | 4 |
| [user](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user/) | >100 | 293 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| multisite | >100 | 5,597 |
| signups | #5 | 2,006 |
| user | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 5.0: 51.4%
- 5.1: 48.6%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Sep 28, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Sep 21, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Admin Menu Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-menu-editor/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (312) | Aug 19, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Nested Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nested-pages/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (126) | Sep 25, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 7 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Conditional Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-menus/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (71) | Aug 12, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP User Signups safe to use in 2026?
WP User Signups is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 70/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP User Signups?
WP User Signups is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,788 times since it launched in November 2016. It was downloaded 388 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP User Signups work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested WP User Signups up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.4 or newer.

### What PHP version does WP User Signups need?
WP User Signups requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WP User Signups last updated?
The latest version, 5.1.1, was released on September 16, 2026 (3 weeks ago).

### Who makes WP User Signups?
WP User Signups is developed and maintained by John James Jacoby.

### What are the best alternatives to WP User Signups?
The most popular alternatives to WP User Signups are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).


---
Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-user-signups/ · Generated 2026-10-07 21:38 UTC by PageForge