Loginizer vs hello_dave (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
hello_dave

hello_dave

0(0)

10 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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Loginizer has accumulated 29M+ total downloads while hello_dave has 1.4K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Loginizer
hello_daveN/A
Total Reviews
1,023Loginizer
hello_dave0
Active Installs
1.0M+Loginizer
hello_dave10
Total Downloads
29M+Loginizer
hello_dave1.4K+
Support Resolution
0%Loginizer
hello_daveN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoLoginizer
hello_dave12 years ago
First Released
2016Loginizer
hello_dave2014
Age
10 yearsLoginizer
hello_dave12 years
WP Requires
3.0+Loginizer
hello_dave3.8.1+
PHP Requires
5.5+Loginizer
hello_davefalse+
Business Model
FreeLoginizer
hello_daveFree
Latest Version
2.0.6Loginizer
hello_dave0.1

Rating Breakdown

Loginizer

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

hello_dave

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
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!

hello_dave Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loginizer or hello_dave more popular?
Loginizer has 1.0M+ active installations while hello_dave has 10. Loginizer is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Loginizer or hello_dave?
Loginizer has a 4.8/5 rating from 1,023 reviews, while hello_dave has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Loginizer and hello_dave free?
Loginizer is free and hello_dave is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Loginizer or hello_dave?
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 hello_dave was last updated 12 years ago.

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