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Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… vs Defender Security – Malware Scanner… (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…

Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…

4.9(1,446)

2.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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Defender Security – Malware Scanner…

Defender Security – Malware Scanner…

4.8(330)

90K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 1 month ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 1,446 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0M+ vs 90K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… has accumulated 82M+ total downloads while Defender Security – Malware Scanner… has 4.0M+. Defender Security – Malware Scanner… has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 40%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…
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Defender Security – Malware Scanner…4.8/5
Total Reviews
1,446Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…
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Defender Security – Malware Scanner…330
Active Installs
2.0M+Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…
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Defender Security – Malware Scanner…90K+
Total Downloads
82M+Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…
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Defender Security – Malware Scanner…4.0M+
Support Resolution
40%Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…
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Defender Security – Malware Scanner…100%
Last Updated
1 week agoLimit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…
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Defender Security – Malware Scanner…1 month ago
First Released
2016Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…
Defender Security – Malware Scanner…2017
Age
10 yearsLimit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…
Defender Security – Malware Scanner…9 years
WP Requires
3.0+Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…
Defender Security – Malware Scanner…6.4+
PHP Requires
false+Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…
Defender Security – Malware Scanner…8.0.0+
Business Model
FreeLimit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…
Defender Security – Malware Scanner…Free + Premium
Latest Version
3.0.2Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…
Defender Security – Malware Scanner…5.10.0

Rating Breakdown

Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…

4.9/5(1,446 reviews)
5
95%
4
2%
3
0%
2
1%
1
2%

Defender Security – Malware Scanner…

4.8/5(330 reviews)
5
91%
4
3%
3
2%
2
2%
1
2%

Recent Reviews

Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… Reviews

by roseday

Good Security Help

Does a good job of limiting login tries. Helps reduce spam logins and brute force attempts. The setup was simple and is running fine. Could be a bit more flexible, but still useful 👍

by marenmaren

Very very effective. You can even see where the IP address trying to hack you

This plugin is first effective in blocking (limiting) login attempts from hackers. Second, it even shows you the IP address with its location.

by huno1943wor0816

Skydd mot attacker

En utmärkt hjälp föratt skydda min hemsida mot attacker

Defender Security – Malware Scanner… Reviews

by ivanhomecom

Excellent app

Excellent app I recoment

by Mykola Kolos

Defender 5.10.0

After updating to version 5.10.0, it conflicts with Elementor Pro version 3.35.7It causes it to switch to safe mode.Disabling the plugin resolved the issue.The plugin handles security tasks well.

by lwloingo

Very good and secure!

Many attacks have been repelled, and you are well informed about the measures necessary to maintain protection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… or Defender Security – Malware Scanner… more popular?
Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… has 2.0M+ active installations while Defender Security – Malware Scanner… has 90K+. Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… or Defender Security – Malware Scanner…?
Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,446 reviews, while Defender Security – Malware Scanner… has a 4.8/5 rating from 330 reviews.
Are Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… and Defender Security – Malware Scanner… free?
Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… is free and Defender Security – Malware Scanner… is free + premium. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… or Defender Security – Malware Scanner…?
As of April 2026, Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… has a 40% support resolution rate while Defender Security – Malware Scanner… has a 100% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… was last updated 1 week ago and Defender Security – Malware Scanner… was last updated 1 month ago.

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