Loginizer vs Better Author Metabox (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Better Author Metabox has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Loginizer leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Loginizer has accumulated 29M+ total downloads while Better Author Metabox has 3.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Loginizer | Better Author Metabox | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1,023 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 1.0M+ | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 29M+ | ◄ | 3.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2015 | |
| Age | 10 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.5+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.6 | 1.0.4 |
Rating Breakdown
Loginizer
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Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Loginizer Reviews
Great security for WordPress
Took a website I was working on from 30+ failed login attempts daily, to 0.Can’t really argue with that. I’d say that’s job well done.
Solid Security Tool
Really helpful plugin for login protection. Easy setup and started working right away. Blocks unwanted attempts and gives peace of mind. using it for a while now, no issues so far. tnkz 👍
good
good plugin for WordPress, simple efficient!
Better Author Metabox Reviews
No reviews yet
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