# Zen Login & Authentication

> Zen Login & Authentication has <10 active installs and 135 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Zen Login & Authentication is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**Frontend login, registration, and password recovery for WordPress and Elementor, with rate limiting, honeypot, and AJAX forms.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 508
- **Downloads (30 days):** 135 (-26.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.3.3
- **Last updated:** Sep 24, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.5+, PHP 8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Guram Zhgamadze (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/guramzhgamadze/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/zen-login-authentication/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [authentication](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/authentication/) | >100 | 265 |
| [elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/elementor/) | >100 | 1,322 |
| [Frontend](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/frontend/) | #89 | 94 |
| [login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/login/) | >100 | 923 |
| [registration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/registration/) | >100 | 220 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| authentication | >100 | 4,561 |
| elementor | >100 | 6,950 |
| Frontend | >100 | 7,891 |
| login | >100 | 9,000 |
| registration | >100 | 5,835 |

## 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) | Oct 13, 2026 | 83/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zen Login & Authentication free?
Yes. Zen Login & Authentication is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Zen Login & Authentication safe to use in 2026?
Zen Login & Authentication is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Zen Login & Authentication?
Zen Login & Authentication is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 508 times since it launched in July 2026. It was downloaded 135 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Zen Login & Authentication work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Zen Login & Authentication up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.5 or newer.

### What PHP version does Zen Login & Authentication need?
Zen Login & Authentication requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Zen Login & Authentication last updated?
The latest version, 2.3.3, was released on September 24, 2026 (3 weeks ago).

### Who makes Zen Login & Authentication?
Zen Login & Authentication is developed and maintained by Guram Zhgamadze.

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


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