Login for Google Apps by WPAuth
by Syed Balkhi · Login & Users
Also makes 98 other plugins · 21.7M+ installs across the portfolio →
Simple secure login and user management through your Google Workspace for WordPress (using oAuth2 and MFA if enabled).
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Health
A 90/100
no flags
Active installs
10K+
≈15K estimated
Momentum
+2%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “authentication”, “google” and “login” for “mfa”, “google login” and “oauth2”. “authentication” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “mfa” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “google” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “google login” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “login” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “oauth2” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
90 health vs 61 average across 2,203 Login & Users plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.5%
of downloads still active
At least 10K of 684.7K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Login & Users plugin keeps 0.7%, across 1,476 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Login & Users plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 32 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.6★ over 64 reviews, smoothed to 4.38★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
38
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.3
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
18%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+0.1
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| google apps | #2 | #1 | up 7 |
| apps | #3 | #3 | up 14 |
| mfa | #5 | #5 | up 4 |
| oauth2 | #6 | #5 | up 8 |
| workspace | #7 | #8 | 0 |
| google sso | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| google login | #6 | #6 | 0 |
| secure login | #11 | #10 | down 1 |
| oauth login | #5 | #5 | down 1 |
| oauth your tag | #15 | #14 | 0 |
| saml | #8 | #7 | up 9 |
| sso your tag | #15 | #10 | up 1 |
| login branding | #13 | #16 | up 1 |
| 2 factor authentication | #13 | #16 | down 2 |
| 2 factor | #15 | #16 | 0 |
| google business profile | #18 | #21 | down 5 |
| my sso | #9 | #5 | 0 |
| change login logo | #21 | #21 | 0 |
| login required | #21 | #18 | down 2 |
| two factor auth | #21 | #13 | down 2 |
| authentication your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| google your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| login your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
110 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 81 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 3 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “authentication”, “google” and “login” for “mfa”, “google login” and “oauth2”. “authentication” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “mfa” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “google” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “google login” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “login” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “oauth2” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- One page off on “oauth”. #15 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
- One page off on “sso”. #15 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 13.2K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
No release in a yearHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
0
releases in the last 12 months
1.5y ago
latest release · v3.5.2 · 8 May 2025
42
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 72% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “10K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 3.6 years ago; the previous band took 4.1 years to cross, which places it about 50% of the way through.
Install history since 4 Mar 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ omarnajdi3.9y ago
The plugin update results in a redirect loop, there’s no active support for this plugin.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Blutarsky4.0y ago
– Mr. Lester developed the plugin. Good – Mr. Lester sold the plugin to Lionsher. Not bad, since it was supported by mr. Bhavesh Akhade – Mr. Bhavesh Akhade quit tech support. Bad – None at Lionsher is now capable to support the plugin. One month on tech support with Miss Emma, who could not help to solve issues. She stopped replying to emails. Very very bad Stay away This topic was modified 3 years, 8 months ago by Blutarsky.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ lebron235.5y ago
Support team helped a lot!!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Renaat6.0y ago
Great plugin, works perfect for my organization and my multisite installation. I tested a few ‘social login’ plugins for WordPress. And I must say that this plugin is the best in allowing a full installation without issues. All my Google App or Google Suite or Google Workplace users can now log into my WordPress Multisite installation. Thanks for this great plugin. Easy to set up. Great documentation available too.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ madioszka6.3y ago
If u don’t have premium, most of your client can’t loggin. :User not registered in WordPress You ofcourse have wordpress account if you are admin.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ helpubuy6.5y ago
I purchased both the Google login plugin and the Intranet plugin. I’m not super technical and had problems getting the apps configured correctly. Support was outstanding! They got me up and running in no time. The plugins work perfectly…I’m very happy. Highly recommended!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ carlasgo66.8y ago
Easy to configure and works perfect! The support is great as well!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Schabolabo7.0y ago
Very good plugin, I really like it. Keep up the good work //
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 3.5.2 Changed: Updated compatibility with WordPress 6.8. Fixed: One Google Services class was missing in the packaged library resulting in Google Drive Embedder Enterprise not working correctly. Fixed: Various PHP Deprecation 3.5.2
- — Version 3.5.1 Fixed: There was a fatal error when editing a single user in the admin area due to the incorrect usage of the built-in WordPress filter. 3.5.1
- — Version 3.5.0 IMPORTANT: The minimum WordPress version has been raised to WordPress 5.5. Technically the plugin still works on older versions as well, but we will not actively support them. IMPORTANT: The minimum PHP version has been 3.5.0
- — Version 3.4.6 Fixed: Auth errors when redirect login is enabled. Removed the gal_login_form_readyjs filter. 3.4.6
- — Version 3.4.5 Updated: Plugin name. Fixed: Admin escaping. 3.4.5
- — Version 3.4.4 Updated compatibility with the WordPress 5.7 release. The “Login with the Google” button removed static images generated same button using HTML code and use google svg icon. Bug fixed for header already sent. 3.4.4
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceThe 1 disclosed vulnerability is patched in the current version (3.5.2). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 5.5 Google Apps Login <= 3.4.4 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2022-12-01 CVE-2022-3840 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.4.4 Patched in 3.4.5
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 6.8.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 70 languages, 2 at 90% or more
Plus 46 more locales with partial translations.
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
7 of 8 pass · checked 25 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Simple secure login and user management through your Google Workspace for WordPress (using oAuth2 and MFA i..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 8 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 8 of 8 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("for nonprofits"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Multisite, Google Drive.
- ✓ Headings and lists 5 headings and 1 list.
- ✓ Enough to quote 4,341 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "sso" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2023-03-23 20K+ → 10K+ down after 1487 days in tier
- 2019-02-25 10K+ → 20K+ up after 1120 days in tier
- 2016-02-01 9K+ → 10K+ up after 136 days in tier
- 2015-09-18 8K+ → 9K+ up after 66 days in tier
- 2015-07-14 7K+ → 8K+ up after 48 days in tier
- 2015-05-27 6K+ → 7K+ up
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Log in with Google 6K+ installs · 4.3★ · 3 shared tags A -
Authorizer 6K+ installs · 4.6★ · 3 shared tags A - L Limit Login Attempts 300K+ installs · 4.6★ · 2 shared tags C
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WPS Limit Login 100K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A -
WP-Members Membership Plugin 50K+ installs · 4.6★ · 2 shared tags B -
Google Authenticator 20K+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags A
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