WPS Hide Login 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, WPS Hide Login has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 2,103 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0M+ vs 100K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WPS Hide Login has accumulated 30M+ total downloads while Login Lockdown & Protection has 1.9M+. Login Lockdown & Protection has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 0%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WPS Hide Login | Login Lockdown & Protection | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 4.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 2,103 | ◄ | 60 |
| Active Installs | 2.0M+ | ◄ | 100K+ |
| Total Downloads | 30M+ | ◄ | 1.9M+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | ► | 100% |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 4 months ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2008 | |
| Age | 11 years | 18 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.1+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | 5.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.9.18 | 2.15 |
Rating Breakdown
WPS Hide Login
Login Lockdown & Protection
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WPS Hide Login averaged approximately 6,847 daily downloads while Login Lockdown & Protection averaged 205.
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.
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
More Login Worth Comparing
Top alternatives in the same category as WPS Hide Login and Login Lockdown & Protection
Secure your WordPress site from brute-force attacks, threats, malware, and bots. Free to use and easy to set up.
Limit rate of login attempts, including by way of cookies, for each IP. Fully customizable.
LoginPress is a Custom Login Page Customizer plugin allows you to easily customize the layout of login, admin login, client login, register pages.
Hide and Secure WP paths with the complete WP security suite for Site Hardening. Includes 8G Firewall, Brute Force protection, and Passkeys.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WPS Hide Login or Login Lockdown & Protection more popular?
Which has better ratings — WPS Hide Login or Login Lockdown & Protection?
Are WPS Hide Login and Login Lockdown & Protection free?
Which plugin has better support — WPS Hide Login or Login Lockdown & Protection?
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.