A cool AJAX login widget with SSL support is available for free download in WordPress plugin repository. Best for website owners who wants to avoid redirect to WP login page from users.
Sexy Login is the free WordPress widget plugin by OptimalDevs. Install and activate it, then visit Dashboard -> Appearance -> Widgets page and drag Sexy Login Widget to sidebar. This widget gives you check box options for User Avatar, Dashboard Link, Edit My Profile Link, Login Style and username/display name select. TRY DEMO HERE.
Includes following features:
- Work with forced SSL logins
- You can disable the default style
- Option to show or hide user avatar
- AJAX Login and error handling without refreshing web browser
- Fallback mechanism, still work on javascript-disabled web browsers
- Compatible with Internet Explorer, Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Opera etc
- Provides specific option for showing link to profile page and dashboard