WPS Hide Login vs Lock Down Admin (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WPS Hide Login has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 2,103 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0M+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WPS Hide Login has accumulated 30M+ total downloads while Lock Down Admin has 26K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WPS Hide Login | Lock Down Admin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 2,103 | ◄ | 5 |
| Active Installs | 2.0M+ | ◄ | 3.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 30M+ | ◄ | 26K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2016 | |
| Age | 11 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.1+ | 4.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.9.18 | 1.2 |
Rating Breakdown
WPS Hide Login
Lock Down Admin
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WPS Hide Login averaged approximately 6,847 daily downloads while Lock Down Admin averaged 4.
Recent Reviews
WPS Hide Login Reviews
Simple & Useful
Works well for hiding the login URL. Setup was easy, no issues so far. Helps a bit with security, cz bots can’t find wp-login easily. Not super advanced, but it does the job. tnkz devs
Simple, effective, and essential for basic WordPress security
I’ve been using WPS Hide Login for quite some time, and it has been a simple yet very effective addition to my WordPress setup. What I appreciate most is how lightweight and straightforward it is.
Does not perform its stated function
Within a couple of hours after we change the secret address, search engines directly request it. If they are able to find it out, and so soon, then this plugin is useless.
Lock Down Admin Reviews
Please help
Hello, I have activated by mistkly wp lockdown plugin without using a username. Now it is not opening. Please help me
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
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.
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