Authentiq vs LoginShield for WordPress (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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LoginShield for WordPress
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10 active installs
Free
Updated 4 years ago
View LoginShield for WordPress Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Authentiq has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (10 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Authentiq has accumulated 2.7K+ total downloads while LoginShield for WordPress has 7.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Authentiq | LoginShield for WordPress | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 10 | 10 | |
| Total Downloads | 2.7K+ | ► | 7.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 years ago | ► | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2021 | |
| Age | 9 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 4.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.6 | 1.0.16 |
Rating
5/5Authentiq
◄LoginShield for WordPressN/A
Total Reviews
1Authentiq
◄LoginShield for WordPress0
Active Installs
10Authentiq
LoginShield for WordPress10
Total Downloads
2.7K+Authentiq
►LoginShield for WordPress7.8K+
Support Resolution
N/AAuthentiq
LoginShield for WordPressN/A
Last Updated
6 years agoAuthentiq
►LoginShield for WordPress4 years ago
First Released
2017Authentiq
LoginShield for WordPress2021
Age
9 yearsAuthentiq
LoginShield for WordPress5 years
WP Requires
4.6+Authentiq
LoginShield for WordPress4.4+
PHP Requires
false+Authentiq
LoginShield for WordPress5.2+
Business Model
FreeAuthentiq
LoginShield for WordPressFree
Latest Version
1.0.6Authentiq
LoginShield for WordPress1.0.16
Rating Breakdown
Authentiq
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
LoginShield for WordPress
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Authentiq or LoginShield for WordPress more popular?
Authentiq has 10 active installations while LoginShield for WordPress has 10. LoginShield for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Authentiq or LoginShield for WordPress?
Authentiq has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while LoginShield for WordPress has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Authentiq and LoginShield for WordPress free?
Authentiq is free and LoginShield for WordPress is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Authentiq or LoginShield for WordPress?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Authentiq was last updated 6 years ago and LoginShield for WordPress was last updated 4 years ago.
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