Limit Login Attempts vs WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security…
100K+ active installs
Free
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 100K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Limit Login Attempts has accumulated 2.3M+ total downloads while WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security… has 2.5M+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Limit Login Attempts | WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ◄ | 4.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 202 | ► | 371 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 100K+ |
| Total Downloads | 2.3M+ | ► | 2.5M+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 86% | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ► | 2 days ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2016 | |
| Age | 17 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.8+ | 5.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.7.2 | 7.0.00 |
Rating Breakdown
Limit Login Attempts
WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Limit Login Attempts averaged approximately 147 daily downloads while WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security… averaged 1,847.
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
WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security… Reviews
A very, very great addition
A truly fantastic addition! And the technical support team is incredibly helpful. Every day we see new and improved updates that, with God’s grace, help the website achieve complete protection. Tha
Muito bom, funcional e prático!
O Hide My WP Ghost é fácil de usar e possui praticamente todos os recursos para proteger seu site WordPress. Continuem assim, vocês estão fazendo um ótimo trabalho! Hide My WP Ghost is easy to use
WP Ghost has realy good support
WP Ghost is a really good plugin. I used Lite mode on most of my websites but now use a paid Pro Version of my main four websites that was getting attacked by rogue bots. The pro verson allows me to s
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