Loginizer vs Developer Mode (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Loginizer

Loginizer

4.8(1,023)

1.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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VS
Developer Mode

Developer Mode

4.3(8)

300 active installs

Free

Updated 12 years ago
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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 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. Loginizer has accumulated 29M+ total downloads while Developer Mode has 14K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Loginizer
Developer Mode4.3/5
Total Reviews
1,023Loginizer
Developer Mode8
Active Installs
1.0M+Loginizer
Developer Mode300
Total Downloads
29M+Loginizer
Developer Mode14K+
Support Resolution
0%Loginizer
Developer ModeN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoLoginizer
Developer Mode12 years ago
First Released
2016Loginizer
Developer Mode2012
Age
10 yearsLoginizer
Developer Mode14 years
WP Requires
3.0+Loginizer
Developer Mode3.1+
PHP Requires
5.5+Loginizer
Developer Modefalse+
Business Model
FreeLoginizer
Developer ModeFree
Latest Version
2.0.6Loginizer
Developer Mode0.4.1.3

Rating Breakdown

Loginizer

4.8/5(1,023 reviews)
5
93%
4
3%
3
1%
2
0%
1
3%

Developer Mode

4.3/5(8 reviews)
5
75%
4
0%
3
0%
2
25%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Loginizer Reviews

by Ben N

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.

by ronjona6

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 👍

by seiterea13

good

good plugin for WordPress, simple efficient!

Developer Mode Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loginizer or Developer Mode more popular?
Loginizer has 1.0M+ active installations while Developer Mode has 300. Loginizer is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Loginizer or Developer Mode?
Loginizer has a 4.8/5 rating from 1,023 reviews, while Developer Mode has a 4.3/5 rating from 8 reviews.
Are Loginizer and Developer Mode free?
Loginizer is free and Developer Mode is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Loginizer or Developer Mode?
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?
Loginizer was last updated 1 month ago and Developer Mode was last updated 12 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.