Limit Attempts by BestWebSoft… vs Melapress Login Security (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Limit Attempts by BestWebSoft…
4.0K+ active installs
Free
Melapress Login Security
2.0K+ active installs
Free + Premium
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Melapress Login Security has a higher user rating (5/5 from 17 reviews) while Limit Attempts by BestWebSoft… leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Limit Attempts by BestWebSoft… has accumulated 191K+ total downloads while Melapress Login Security has 25K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Limit Attempts by BestWebSoft… | Melapress Login Security | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 37 | ◄ | 17 |
| Active Installs | 4.0K+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 191K+ | ◄ | 25K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ► | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2023 | |
| Age | 12 years | 3 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.2+ | 5.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.3+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free + Premium | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.2 | 2.3.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Limit Attempts by BestWebSoft…
Melapress Login Security
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Limit Attempts by BestWebSoft… averaged approximately 17 daily downloads while Melapress Login Security averaged 20.
Recent Reviews
Limit Attempts by BestWebSoft… Reviews
Very impressed!
After one of my sites got hacked a few years ago, I installed this plug-in on all my WordPress accounts to try to prevent it from happening again. For the first few months I got almost daily attack r
Ottimo, nessun problema
Tutto perfetto, evita che vi siano ripetuti tentativi di login. Molto configurabile, invia notifiche.
Great plugin
He fulfills his task. I am happy with it. Thanks 🙂 Limit Attempts by BestWebSoft
Melapress Login Security Reviews
Great support
Very useful plugin and very helpful support team.
Must have plugin in your wordpress stack
Easy to use, very stable and great price. Overall pretty great value for a plugin that is underrated.
MelaPress Login – Great Plugin – Great Support
We have been using the Plugin for a while and received great Support with clear Communication. The Plugin does what it is supposed too. You will have peace of find when purchasing this Plugin.
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