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Loginizer vs phpMyDirectory (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Loginizer

Loginizer

4.8(1,023)

1.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Loginizer
VS
phpMyDirectory

phpMyDirectory

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
View phpMyDirectory

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Loginizer has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 1,023 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Loginizer has accumulated 29M+ total downloads while phpMyDirectory has 1.9K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Loginizer
◄
phpMyDirectoryN/A
Total Reviews
1,023Loginizer
◄
phpMyDirectory0
Active Installs
1.0M+Loginizer
◄
phpMyDirectory10
Total Downloads
29M+Loginizer
◄
phpMyDirectory1.9K+
Support Resolution
0%Loginizer
phpMyDirectoryN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoLoginizer
◄
phpMyDirectory10 years ago
First Released
2016Loginizer
phpMyDirectory2013
Age
10 yearsLoginizer
phpMyDirectory13 years
WP Requires
3.0+Loginizer
phpMyDirectory3.5.2+
PHP Requires
5.5+Loginizer
phpMyDirectoryfalse+
Business Model
FreeLoginizer
phpMyDirectoryFree
Latest Version
2.0.6Loginizer
phpMyDirectory1.1

Rating Breakdown

Loginizer

4.8/5(1,023 reviews)
5
93%
4
3%
3
1%
2
0%
1
3%

phpMyDirectory

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Loginizer Reviews

by Ben N

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.

by ronjona6

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 👍

by seiterea13

good

good plugin for WordPress, simple efficient!

phpMyDirectory Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loginizer or phpMyDirectory more popular?
Loginizer has 1.0M+ active installations while phpMyDirectory has 10. Loginizer is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Loginizer or phpMyDirectory?
Loginizer has a 4.8/5 rating from 1,023 reviews, while phpMyDirectory has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Loginizer and phpMyDirectory free?
Loginizer is free and phpMyDirectory is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Loginizer or phpMyDirectory?
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?
Loginizer was last updated 1 month ago and phpMyDirectory was last updated 10 years ago.

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