Limit Login Attempts vs Login by Auth0 (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Limit Login Attempts has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 202 reviews) and leads in active installations (300K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Limit Login Attempts has accumulated 2.3M+ total downloads while Login by Auth0 has 255K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Limit Login Attempts | Login by Auth0 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ◄ | 3.1/5 |
| Total Reviews | 202 | ◄ | 18 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Total Downloads | 2.3M+ | ◄ | 255K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ► | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2014 | |
| Age | 17 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.8+ | 6.5.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.7.2 | 4.6.2 |
Rating Breakdown
Limit Login Attempts
Login by Auth0
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Limit Login Attempts averaged approximately 147 daily downloads while Login by Auth0 averaged 66.
Recent Reviews
Limit Login Attempts Reviews
Indispensable Plugin! Vital to the health of my site!
Thanks, Automattic!!!! This plugin has thwarted over 100 hacking attempts on my website in the last few months! I won’t operate without this plugin!!!
Love this plugin
I absolutely hate bloated plugins, so I love this one. It’s simple and works as expected. Guess it’s wise to use a plugin such as this one, against brute force attacks. Guido
Exactly what is should be
Does what it says on the tin. Like another similar plugin before it became bloatware. The only feature I would request is the ability to send notifications to another email address, I like to keep my
Login by Auth0 Reviews
Avoid “Login by Auth0” – A Broken, Abandoned Mess! 🚨
If you’re considering using the “Login by Auth0” plugin for WordPress authentication, DON’T. This plugin is an outdated, poorly maintained disaster that can break your site entirely. ❌ Fatal Errors
Broken wizard, poor documentation, and poor support
The title says it all. I spent the better part of 3 days trying to get this to work with no luck. I even paid for a plan to get support. They were little to no help. I use miniorange for my SSO needs.
Doesn’t work, abandoned
Unfortunately, plugin doesn’t work and abandoned. On official Github repository you can find this text: v4 of the plugin is no longer supported as of June 2023. We are no longer providing new fea
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