Protection Against DDoS vs Melapress Login Security (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Melapress Login Security
2.0K+ active installs
Free + Premium
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Protection Against DDoS has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) and leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Protection Against DDoS has accumulated 48K+ total downloads while Melapress Login Security has 25K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Protection Against DDoS | Melapress Login Security | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ► | 17 |
| Active Installs | 3.0K+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 48K+ | ◄ | 25K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 years ago | ► | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2023 | |
| Age | 10 years | 3 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5.2+ | 5.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.3+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free + Premium | |
| Latest Version | 1.5.2 | 2.3.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Protection Against DDoS
Melapress Login Security
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Protection Against DDoS averaged approximately 5 daily downloads while Melapress Login Security averaged 20.
Recent Reviews
Protection Against DDoS Reviews
This is absolutely the best DDoS Protection plugin available
Our site was being attacked heavily using exactly the technics for which this plugin was creating for. I cannot thank the creator enough for providing it to the public free of charge. Thank you so muc
This Plugin Saved Me
I was having a major DDOS against a number of my websites… the attack was taking down my entire VPS and affecting my entire business. I deployed this plugin to all of my sites and saw immediate relie
Serious(ly) Lightweight Extra Security
When I first came across Protection Against DDoS, I was impressed by the simplicity of the idea and the effectiveness of its execution. Assuming that DDoS attacks will hardly be carried out by lone ha
Melapress Login Security Reviews
Great support
Very useful plugin and very helpful support team.
Must have plugin in your wordpress stack
Easy to use, very stable and great price. Overall pretty great value for a plugin that is underrated.
MelaPress Login – Great Plugin – Great Support
We have been using the Plugin for a while and received great Support with clear Communication. The Plugin does what it is supposed too. You will have peace of find when purchasing this Plugin.
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