Loginizer vs BuddyPress Automatic Friends (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
BuddyPress Automatic Friends
200 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Loginizer has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 1,023 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Loginizer has accumulated 29M+ total downloads while BuddyPress Automatic Friends has 26K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Loginizer | BuddyPress Automatic Friends | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 4.2/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1,023 | ◄ | 5 |
| Active Installs | 1.0M+ | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 29M+ | ◄ | 26K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Age | 10 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.5+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.6 | 2.0.8 |
Rating Breakdown
Loginizer
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Recent Reviews
Loginizer Reviews
Great security for WordPress
Took a website I was working on from 30+ failed login attempts daily, to 0.Can’t really argue with that. I’d say that’s job well done.
Solid Security Tool
Really helpful plugin for login protection. Easy setup and started working right away. Blocks unwanted attempts and gives peace of mind. using it for a while now, no issues so far. tnkz 👍
good
good plugin for WordPress, simple efficient!
BuddyPress Automatic Friends Reviews
No reviews yet
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