WPS Hide Login vs Limit Login Attempts (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WPS Hide Login has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 2,103 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0M+ vs 300K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WPS Hide Login has accumulated 30M+ total downloads while Limit Login Attempts has 2.3M+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WPS Hide Login | Limit Login Attempts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 4.6/5 |
| Total Reviews | 2,103 | ◄ | 202 |
| Active Installs | 2.0M+ | ◄ | 300K+ |
| Total Downloads | 30M+ | ◄ | 2.3M+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2009 | |
| Age | 11 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.1+ | 2.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.9.18 | 1.7.2 |
Rating Breakdown
WPS Hide Login
Limit Login Attempts
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WPS Hide Login averaged approximately 6,847 daily downloads while Limit Login Attempts averaged 147.
Recent Reviews
WPS Hide Login Reviews
Simple & Useful
Works well for hiding the login URL. Setup was easy, no issues so far. Helps a bit with security, cz bots can’t find wp-login easily. Not super advanced, but it does the job. tnkz devs
Simple, effective, and essential for basic WordPress security
I’ve been using WPS Hide Login for quite some time, and it has been a simple yet very effective addition to my WordPress setup. What I appreciate most is how lightweight and straightforward it is.
Does not perform its stated function
Within a couple of hours after we change the secret address, search engines directly request it. If they are able to find it out, and so soon, then this plugin is useless.
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
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