WPS Hide Login vs Login Widget With Shortcode (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Login Widget With Shortcode
6.0K+ 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 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WPS Hide Login has accumulated 30M+ total downloads while Login Widget With Shortcode has 465K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WPS Hide Login | Login Widget With Shortcode | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 3.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 2,103 | ◄ | 29 |
| Active Installs | 2.0M+ | ◄ | 6.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 30M+ | ◄ | 465K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 2 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2014 | |
| Age | 11 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.1+ | 2.0.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.9.18 | 6.1.2 |
Rating Breakdown
WPS Hide Login
Login Widget With Shortcode
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WPS Hide Login averaged approximately 6,642 daily downloads while Login Widget With Shortcode averaged 13.
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 Widget With Shortcode Reviews
Login Widget With Shortcode
It helped me a lot to get rid of the extra stuff in the regular login page.
Reset Password option does not meet my requirements
I cannot believe that this plugin does not allow people to set their own passwords. It sends an email with the new password and the new password is only 7 characters long, much too short to be save. I
Good
Thanks for the good plugin!
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