Limit Login Attempts vs Login for Google Apps (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 for Google Apps has 663K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Limit Login Attempts | Login for Google Apps | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | 4.6/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 202 | ◄ | 64 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Total Downloads | 2.3M+ | ◄ | 663K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ► | 11 months ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2013 | |
| Age | 17 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.8+ | 5.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.7.2 | 3.5.2 |
Rating Breakdown
Limit Login Attempts
Login for Google Apps
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Limit Login Attempts averaged approximately 147 daily downloads while Login for Google Apps averaged 85.
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 for Google Apps Reviews
Broken Plugin with no support
The plugin update results in a redirect loop, there’s no active support for this plugin.
Plugin sold, no support – Stay away
– Mr. Lester developed the plugin. Good – Mr. Lester sold the plugin to Lionsher. Not bad, since it was supported by mr. Bhavesh Akhade – Mr. Bhavesh Akhade quit tech support. Bad – None at Lionsher i
Great support
Support team helped a lot!!
More Authentication Worth Comparing
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