How does AppRanks pick the top Sign up apps for WordPress Plugin Directory?

Apps appear here because WordPress Plugin Directory itself classifies them under Sign up — AppRanks does not editorially add or remove apps from this category set. Within the category, ranking uses average rating times the natural log of review count (rating × ln(reviewCount + 1)), which keeps a single 5-star outlier from leapfrogging an established listing while still letting a very-well-rated mid-volume app rank above a poorly-reviewed giant. The page refreshes daily from the canonical WordPress marketplace listing. AppRanks does not accept payment to alter ranking on public surfaces.

How often does this sign up apps list update?

Every 24 hours. AppRanks pulls fresh rating, review count, and pricing-tier data from each app's WordPress marketplace listing nightly. Apps that lose WordPress Plugin Directory's category tag (e.g., a developer changes the listing's primary category) drop off in the next nightly snapshot. The page itself is cached at the CDN for 1 hour to absorb traffic spikes, so during a refresh window the visible list lags the underlying data by at most one hour.

What does "Pick if" mean on each top-3 entry?

"Pick if" is a data-derived recommendation that surfaces the most useful selection criterion for that app — high rating with deep review base means category default; free tier with broad adoption means budget-first pick; high rating with moderate review count means satisfaction-led pick. The framing is generated from the same rating + review count + pricing data shown on the card, not from editorial judgment or paid placement.

Where can I see the full methodology and audit scoring?

The full methodology — including the rating × ln(reviewCount + 1) blend, refresh cadence, conflict-of-interest policy, and the per-app audit-score breakdown — is documented on the AppRanks About page and the audit-score glossary entry. Every app on this list also has a dedicated audit page that walks through title, content, visuals, pricing, and category-tag scoring against the marketplace's published standards.

8 Best Sign up Apps for WordPress (2026)

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#1
WDV MailChimp Ajax
2.3(3)
Ranks #1 in the WordPress Plugin Directory sign up category as a mixed-rating listing. Currently has an early-stage review volume (3 reviews, 2.3★ avg). Position holds for the trailing 30-day window.
Pick if: Pick this if you want an emerging sign up option — WDV MailChimp Ajax ranks #1 on WordPress Plugin Directory and is still building review depth.
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#2
SUBRE – Product Subscription for WooCommerce – Recurring Payments
5.0(4)
Ranks #2 in the WordPress Plugin Directory sign up category as a category-leading listing. An early-stage review volume (4 reviews) with a 5.0-star average. Position holds for the trailing 30-day window.
Pick if: Pick this if you prioritize merchant satisfaction over scale — SUBRE – Product Subscription for WooCommerce – Recurring Payments holds a 5.0-star average across 4 reviews in the sign up category.
View audit Compare to #1 →
#3
Sign-up Sheets
4.8(16)
Ranks #3 in the WordPress Plugin Directory sign up category as a category-leading listing. Tracks at 4.8★ across 16 reviews — early-stage review volume. Position holds for the trailing 30-day window.
Pick if: Pick this if you prioritize merchant satisfaction over scale — Sign-up Sheets holds a 4.8-star average across 16 reviews in the sign up category.
View audit Compare to #2 →
#4
Volunteer Sign Up Sheets
4.9(42)
Holds position #4 in the WordPress Plugin Directory sign up category as a category-leading listing. Currently has an early-stage review volume (42 reviews, 4.9★ avg). Refresh: daily from the source marketplace.
View audit Compare to #3 →
#5
Benchmark Email Lite
4.0(3)
Currently sits at #5 in the WordPress Plugin Directory sign up category as a well-rated listing. An early-stage review volume (3 reviews) with a 4.0-star average. Refresh: daily from the source marketplace.
View audit Compare to #4 →
#6
Campaign.Plus Newsletter for WooCommerce
5.0(1)
Holds position #6 in the WordPress Plugin Directory sign up category as a category-leading listing. Tracks at 5.0★ across 1 reviews — early-stage review volume. Refresh: daily from the source marketplace.
View audit Compare to #5 →
#7
DX Login Register
3.7(3)
Currently sits at #7 in the WordPress Plugin Directory sign up category as a mixed-rating listing. Currently has an early-stage review volume (3 reviews, 3.7★ avg). AppRanks tracks this listing on a 24-hour cycle.
View audit Compare to #6 →
#8
Restrict Role Login
Holds position #8 in the WordPress Plugin Directory sign up category as a mixed-rating listing. An early-stage review volume (0 reviews) with a no-rating average. AppRanks tracks this listing on a 24-hour cycle.
View audit Compare to #7 →

At-a-glance comparison

Same data as the ranked cards, condensed into a sortable-by-eye grid: rating × review depth × pricing tier across the top 8 sign up apps on WordPress Plugin Directory.

#	App	Rating	Reviews	Pricing
1	WDV MailChimp Ajax	2.3★	3	—
2	SUBRE – Product Subscription for WooCommerce – Recurring Payments	5.0★	4	—
3	Sign-up Sheets	4.8★	16	—
4	Volunteer Sign Up Sheets	4.9★	42	—
5	Benchmark Email Lite	4.0★	3	—
6	Campaign.Plus Newsletter for WooCommerce	5.0★	1	—
7	DX Login Register	3.7★	3	—
8	Restrict Role Login	0.0★	0	—

Want to compare any two apps in detail (features, ratings trend, pricing plans side-by-side)? Open the head-to-head page from the "Compare to #N" link on each card above. Custom multi-app comparisons, historical rank trajectory, and CSV export are available on a paid plan.

Frequently asked

How does AppRanks pick the top Sign up apps for WordPress Plugin Directory?: Apps appear here because WordPress Plugin Directory itself classifies them under Sign up — AppRanks does not editorially add or remove apps from this category set. Within the category, ranking uses average rating times the natural log of review count (rating × ln(reviewCount + 1)), which keeps a single 5-star outlier from leapfrogging an established listing while still letting a very-well-rated mid-volume app rank above a poorly-reviewed giant. The page refreshes daily from the canonical WordPress marketplace listing. AppRanks does not accept payment to alter ranking on public surfaces.
How often does this sign up apps list update?: Every 24 hours. AppRanks pulls fresh rating, review count, and pricing-tier data from each app's WordPress marketplace listing nightly. Apps that lose WordPress Plugin Directory's category tag (e.g., a developer changes the listing's primary category) drop off in the next nightly snapshot. The page itself is cached at the CDN for 1 hour to absorb traffic spikes, so during a refresh window the visible list lags the underlying data by at most one hour.
What does "Pick if" mean on each top-3 entry?: "Pick if" is a data-derived recommendation that surfaces the most useful selection criterion for that app — high rating with deep review base means category default; free tier with broad adoption means budget-first pick; high rating with moderate review count means satisfaction-led pick. The framing is generated from the same rating + review count + pricing data shown on the card, not from editorial judgment or paid placement.
Where can I see the full methodology and audit scoring?: The full methodology — including the rating × ln(reviewCount + 1) blend, refresh cadence, conflict-of-interest policy, and the per-app audit-score breakdown — is documented on the AppRanks About page and the audit-score glossary entry. Every app on this list also has a dedicated audit page that walks through title, content, visuals, pricing, and category-tag scoring against the marketplace's published standards.

Methodology details: /glossary/audit-score · /about.

The 8 Best Sign up Apps for WordPress Plugin Directory (2026)

At-a-glance comparison

Frequently asked

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