Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… vs SMSTunnel (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
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 1,447 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0M+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… has accumulated 83M+ total downloads while SMSTunnel has 41.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… | SMSTunnel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 1,447 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 2.0M+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 83M+ | ◄ | 41 |
| Support Resolution | 18% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 days ago | ◄ | 1 week ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2026 | |
| Age | 10 years | 1 month | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.1.0 | 1.0.6 |
Rating Breakdown
Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…
SMSTunnel
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… Reviews
Nice Security Addon
Installed Limit Login Attempts Reloaded recently. Setup was quick, and it just works. Blocks unwanted tries and keeps things safe. No issues till now. Simple but does its job well 👍
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.
SMSTunnel Reviews
No reviews yet
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