Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… vs Melapress Login Security (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…
2.0M+ 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 Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… leads in active installations (2.0M+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… has accumulated 82M+ total downloads while Melapress Login Security has 25K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… | Melapress Login Security | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1,446 | ◄ | 17 |
| Active Installs | 2.0M+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 82M+ | ◄ | 25K+ |
| Support Resolution | 40% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2023 | |
| Age | 10 years | 3 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 5.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.3+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free + Premium | |
| Latest Version | 3.0.2 | 2.3.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…
Melapress Login Security
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… averaged approximately 95,835 daily downloads while Melapress Login Security averaged 20.
Recent Reviews
Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… Reviews
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 👍
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.
Skydd mot attacker
En utmärkt hjälp föratt skydda min hemsida mot attacker
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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