# WP Vanilla Connect

> WP Vanilla Connect has 10+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 4 reviews and 46 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 27/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Vanilla Connect shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 5,676
- **Downloads (30 days):** 46 (+35.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 27/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.1
- **Last updated:** Feb 12, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.3.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** nickiler (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nickiler/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-vanilla-connect/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [authentication](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/authentication/) | >100 | 266 |
| [cross domain](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cross-domain/) | #5 | 9 |
| [login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/login/) | >100 | 921 |
| [sso](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sso/) | #32 | 77 |
| [vanilla](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/vanilla/) | #2 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| authentication | >100 | 4,504 |
| cross domain | >100 | 1,076 |
| login | >100 | 8,921 |
| sso | >100 | 279 |
| vanilla | >100 | 661 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Limit Login Attempts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/limit-login-attempts/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (202) | Apr 4, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 2 | [WPS Limit Login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wps-limit-login/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (83) | Sep 18, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 3 | [Two Factor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/two-factor/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (208) | Sep 28, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 4 | [WP-Members Membership Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-members/) | 50K+ | 4.6/5 (272) | Sep 8, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 5 | [Google Authenticator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-authenticator/) | 20K+ | 4.3/5 (135) | Aug 23, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 6 | [miniOrange 2FA – Two Factor Authentication for WordPress (OTP, SMS, Email, Google Authenticator)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/miniorange-2-factor-authentication/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (385) | Oct 1, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 7 | [WP Limit Login Attempts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-limit-login-attempts/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (300) | Sep 15, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 8 | [Login for Google Apps by WPAuth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-apps-login/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (64) | Sep 29, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 9 | [Login by Auth0](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auth0/) | 10K+ | 3.1/5 (18) | Jul 12, 2024 | 34/100 |
| 10 | [Two Factor (2FA) Authentication via Email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/two-factor-2fa-via-email/) | 9K+ | 5/5 (4) | Sep 11, 2026 | 79/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Vanilla Connect safe to use in 2026?
WP Vanilla Connect shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Vanilla Connect?
WP Vanilla Connect is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,676 times since it launched in January 2012. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Vanilla Connect work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Vanilla Connect is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Vanilla Connect last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on February 12, 2012 (15 years ago).

### Who makes WP Vanilla Connect?
WP Vanilla Connect is developed and maintained by nickiler.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Vanilla Connect?
The most popular alternatives to WP Vanilla Connect are Limit Login Attempts (300K+ installs), WPS Limit Login (100K+ installs) and Two Factor (100K+ installs).


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