Limit Login Attempts vs Login Lockdown & Protection (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Login Lockdown & Protection
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 Login Lockdown & Protection has 1.9M+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Limit Login Attempts | Login Lockdown & Protection | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ◄ | 4.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 202 | ◄ | 60 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 100K+ |
| Total Downloads | 2.3M+ | ◄ | 1.9M+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 100% | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ► | 4 months ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Age | 17 years | 18 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.8+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.7.2 | 2.15 |
Rating Breakdown
Limit Login Attempts
Login Lockdown & Protection
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Limit Login Attempts averaged approximately 147 daily downloads while Login Lockdown & Protection averaged 205.
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 Lockdown & Protection Reviews
503 Service Unavailable
This plugin keeps the wp-login.php locked indefinitely even if the 60 minutes have passed.
Free but total adware
WP Login Lockdown is free. At one point it did its work discreetly. It now auto installs a huge widget in the admin dashboard. In the back it covers the entire interface with huge ads. Almost all o
Awesome Plugin, Saved My Servers!
This plugin works wonders to protect your WordPress website from brute force attacks. It literally saved my servers where before implementing I had high CPU and memory usage and after installing it cu
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