WP Limit Login Attempts vs Login Protection (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WP Limit Login Attempts
4.6(300)
10K+ active installs
Free
Updated 1 year ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP Limit Login Attempts has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 300 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Limit Login Attempts has accumulated 442K+ total downloads while Login Protection has 1.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Limit Login Attempts | Login Protection | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 300 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 442K+ | ◄ | 1.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2014 | |
| Age | 11 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.0+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.6.5 | 0.2.5 |
Rating
4.6/5WP Limit Login Attempts
◄Login ProtectionN/A
Total Reviews
300WP Limit Login Attempts
◄Login Protection0
Active Installs
10K+WP Limit Login Attempts
◄Login Protection10
Total Downloads
442K+WP Limit Login Attempts
◄Login Protection1.8K+
Support Resolution
0%WP Limit Login Attempts
Login ProtectionN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoWP Limit Login Attempts
◄Login Protection11 years ago
First Released
2015WP Limit Login Attempts
Login Protection2014
Age
11 yearsWP Limit Login Attempts
Login Protection12 years
WP Requires
6.0+WP Limit Login Attempts
Login Protection3.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+WP Limit Login Attempts
Login Protectionfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Limit Login Attempts
Login ProtectionFree
Latest Version
2.6.5WP Limit Login Attempts
Login Protection0.2.5
Rating Breakdown
WP Limit Login Attempts
4.6/5(300 reviews)
5
88%
4
1%
3
1%
2
2%
1
8%
Login Protection
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP Limit Login Attempts Reviews
by merovci
Sehr gut
Es lohnt sich.
by lukasdobes
Works nicely, thanks!
Works nicely, thanks!
by gertjan1954
top
helemaal goed
Login Protection Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Limit Login Attempts or Login Protection more popular?
WP Limit Login Attempts has 10K+ active installations while Login Protection has 10. WP Limit Login Attempts is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Limit Login Attempts or Login Protection?
WP Limit Login Attempts has a 4.6/5 rating from 300 reviews, while Login Protection has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Limit Login Attempts and Login Protection free?
WP Limit Login Attempts is free and Login Protection is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Limit Login Attempts or Login Protection?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
WP Limit Login Attempts was last updated 1 year ago and Login Protection was last updated 11 years ago.
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