WP Steam Auth
Register, Login & Synchronize WP Users via Steam Authentification
The facts
- Rating
- 4.4★ from 9
- Active installs
- 70+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 29 Apr 2017
- Added
- Oct 2016
- Requires WP
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- WP 4.7.35
- Downloads
- 10,779
Our analysis
AI-assistedWP Steam Auth is a WordPress plugin that allows visitors to register and log in using their Steam accounts through a single button. Upon registration, a new WordPress legacy user is created, and users can log in with the same Steam button thereafter. The plugin also supports synchronization for existing WordPress users, allowing them to link their accounts with Steam.
The plugin stores Steam profile data in the WordPress user meta data and does not interfere with the existing WordPress login and registration systems. It offers features like customizable URLs, avatar options, and user management tools for Steam synchronization, making it suitable for sites that want to integrate Steam login functionality.
Best for: This plugin is best for WordPress sites seeking to offer Steam account integration for user registration and login.
What it does well
- ✓Allows login and registration via Steam account
- ✓Automatically creates a legacy WordPress user
- ✓Supports avatar upload from Steam
- ✓Customizable post-login and post-logout URLs
- ✓Compatible with WordPress and BuddyPress
Where it falls short
- •Last updated in April 2017, may not be actively maintained
- •Limited active installs
Verdict
WP Steam Auth provides a straightforward solution for integrating Steam login on WordPress sites, though its age and limited user base may raise concerns about ongoing support.
From the developer
Konrad Chmielewski's own description of WP Steam Auth, lightly tidied.
This plugin will let your visitors register & login to your WordPress via their Steam account using one and unique button.
All new authentification will create a new WordPress legacy user and will be automatically logged in the process. Once they are registered via Steam, users may login to your WordPress using the same Steam button.
Old WP users (registered before the plugin activation) have the possibility to synchronize their account with Steam once loggedin with the legacy WordPress system.
Note: WP Steam Auth Plugin is fully compatible with WordPress & Buddypress. Steam profile data is stored in the WP_user meta data. WP Steam Auth doesn’t interfere with the legacy WP Login/Registration system, it means that you’ll be always able to login with the legacy method.
Features:
- Register/Login with one unique button
- Automatically create a new WordPress legacy user
- Automatically Upload the Steam avatar during registration
- Choose to use the wordpress avatar or the steam avatar
- Synchronize button available for old WP Users
- Customize the Post-login & Post-Logout URL, or use Referer instead
- Customize URLs & base slugs (Login / Sync. / Logout)
- Login/Register via a popup for a better user experience
- Manage users Steam synchronization in WP users dashboard
- Force ReSync. for specific (or bulk) users
- Remove Sync. for specific (or bulk) users
Contributions:
- Improved version of PHP library Steam Authentification by SmItH197 (demo)
- The original Steam Openid script by JTX
- The LightopenID library