Loginizer vs Lock Down Admin (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
View Loginizer
VS
Lock Down Admin

Lock Down Admin

3(5)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
View Lock Down Admin

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 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Loginizer has accumulated 29M+ total downloads while Lock Down Admin has 26K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Loginizer
Lock Down Admin3/5
Total Reviews
1,023Loginizer
Lock Down Admin5
Active Installs
1.0M+Loginizer
Lock Down Admin3.0K+
Total Downloads
29M+Loginizer
Lock Down Admin26K+
Support Resolution
0%Loginizer
Lock Down AdminN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoLoginizer
Lock Down Admin6 years ago
First Released
2016Loginizer
Lock Down Admin2016
Age
10 yearsLoginizer
Lock Down Admin10 years
WP Requires
3.0+Loginizer
Lock Down Admin4.2+
PHP Requires
5.5+Loginizer
Lock Down Adminfalse+
Business Model
FreeLoginizer
Lock Down AdminFree
Latest Version
2.0.6Loginizer
Lock Down Admin1.2

Rating Breakdown

Loginizer

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

Lock Down Admin

3/5(5 reviews)
5
40%
4
0%
3
20%
2
0%
1
40%

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!

Lock Down Admin Reviews

by edundjob

Please help

Hello, I have activated by mistkly wp lockdown plugin without using a username. Now it is not opening. Please help me

by tomhart

wish it wasn’t top level dashboard

I hate having a crowded top level dashboard and this is a set and forget plugin that belongs under setting. Adding insult to injury the name is long enough that it bumps to 2 lines. But it works as ad

by Webzen

Blocked my admin…

After installation, the new login page was showing but the admin login was not displaying… hence, not possible to login into my site. Had to connect to the server to delete this plugin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loginizer or Lock Down Admin more popular?
Loginizer has 1.0M+ active installations while Lock Down Admin has 3.0K+. Loginizer is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Loginizer or Lock Down Admin?
Loginizer has a 4.8/5 rating from 1,023 reviews, while Lock Down Admin has a 3/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Loginizer and Lock Down Admin free?
Loginizer is free and Lock Down Admin is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Loginizer or Lock Down Admin?
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 Lock Down Admin was last updated 6 years ago.

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