WPS Hide Login vs WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security…
100K+ active installs
Free
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 100K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WPS Hide Login has accumulated 30M+ total downloads while WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security… has 2.5M+. WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security… has a higher support resolution rate (86% vs 0%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WPS Hide Login | WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 4.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 2,103 | ◄ | 371 |
| Active Installs | 2.0M+ | ◄ | 100K+ |
| Total Downloads | 30M+ | ◄ | 2.5M+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | ► | 86% |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ► | 2 days ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2016 | |
| Age | 11 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.1+ | 5.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.9.18 | 7.0.00 |
Rating Breakdown
WPS Hide Login
WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WPS Hide Login averaged approximately 6,847 daily downloads while WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security… averaged 1,847.
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.
WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security… Reviews
A very, very great addition
A truly fantastic addition! And the technical support team is incredibly helpful. Every day we see new and improved updates that, with God’s grace, help the website achieve complete protection. Tha
Muito bom, funcional e prático!
O Hide My WP Ghost é fácil de usar e possui praticamente todos os recursos para proteger seu site WordPress. Continuem assim, vocês estão fazendo um ótimo trabalho! Hide My WP Ghost is easy to use
WP Ghost has realy good support
WP Ghost is a really good plugin. I used Lite mode on most of my websites but now use a paid Pro Version of my main four websites that was getting attacked by rogue bots. The pro verson allows me to s
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