WPS Hide Login vs My Private Site (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 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WPS Hide Login has accumulated 30M+ total downloads while My Private Site has 573K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WPS Hide Login | My Private Site | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 4.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 2,103 | ◄ | 80 |
| Active Installs | 2.0M+ | ◄ | 20K+ |
| Total Downloads | 30M+ | ◄ | 573K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ► | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2012 | |
| Age | 11 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.1+ | 4.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | 5.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free + Premium | |
| Latest Version | 1.9.18 | 4.1.0 |
Rating Breakdown
WPS Hide Login
My Private Site
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WPS Hide Login averaged approximately 6,847 daily downloads while My Private Site averaged 181.
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.
My Private Site Reviews
Great plugin, great support
I have used this plugin along with its companion My Private Site Public Pages for years on multiple websites. I found it very easy to use. Then on using it with a different theme I encountered a glitc
Exceptional Installation and Troubleshooting Service
I had trouble installing this plugin and after reaching out to David for help, he provided multiple days of labor and troubleshooting assistance until the plugin and my site were properly functioning.
Doesn’t work anymore
Used to be a great simple plugin. Now bunch of unneeded extra features and the basic site privacy simply doesn’t work, always returning “robots.txt is still returning 404. Ensure the server routes rob
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