Log in with Google

78 Quality Score

Active Installs

17/30

With 6,000 active installs, the plugin has a modest footprint, well behind the 50,000 to 100,000 install leaders in the authentication category, but enough traction to be considered stable in its niche.

Update Freshness

25/25

Last updated on 2026-02-20 and tested against WordPress 6.7.5, the plugin is clearly being kept current, which is why maintenance scores a perfect 100.

User Rating

14/15

A 92 out of 100 from 16 raters is a strong endorsement, though the small sample size means the average may shift as more users try it.

Support Health

8/15

Zero support threads opened, with none resolved, means there is no public track record of the author helping users, which is a meaningful gap for a plugin that requires manual Google Cloud configuration.

WP Compatibility

15/15

The plugin requires WordPress 5.5 and PHP 7.4 and is tested up to 6.7.5, which is reasonable, but the compatibility score of 50 suggests limited testing against the broader ecosystem of themes, page builders, and membership plugins.

Scores higher than 66% of indexed plugins

About

Minimal plugin that allows WordPress users to log in using Google.

Active Installs 6k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.6/5

Last Updated 2026-08-13 11:26am GMT

Requires WordPress 5.5+

Tested Up To 7.0.4

Requires PHP 7.4+

Security History

1 known vulnerability, all patched

1 Critical

Most recent: August 13, 2026

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What It Does

Log in with Google is a lightweight WordPress plugin that adds a 'Sign in with Google' button to the default login screen and registration forms. It uses Google's OAuth flow so visitors can authenticate with their existing Google account, which then either logs them in or creates a new WordPress user linked to that Google identity. The plugin is intentionally minimal and does not bundle broader SSO, role mapping, or directory sync features.

Who It's For

This plugin is a good fit for small to mid-sized WordPress sites that want a quick, low-friction way to let visitors and members sign in with a Google account without configuring a full identity provider. It suits community sites, membership sites, and basic intranets where most users already have Gmail and where admin-level role mapping is not a hard requirement. Developers and site owners comfortable setting up a Google Cloud OAuth client will get the most out of it.

Who Should Skip It

If you run an enterprise, healthcare, or education deployment that needs SAML, Azure AD, audit logging, conditional access, or strict role management, skip this plugin and choose a dedicated SSO solution. Sites that need multi-provider login (Microsoft, Apple, Facebook) or WooCommerce customer mapping should also look at a more full-featured alternative.

The Bottom Line

Log in with Google does one thing, does it well, and is actively maintained, earning a PluginCheck quality score of 70.72 out of 100. The lack of public support threads and the small user base mean you should be comfortable following Google Cloud setup docs on your own. It is a sensible, lightweight choice for small sites and a poor fit for regulated enterprise SSO.

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