WPS Hide Login vs Rename wp-login.php to anything you want (2026)

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

WPS Hide Login

WPS Hide Login

4.8(2,103)

2.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View WPS Hide Login
VS
Rename wp-login.php to anything you want

Rename wp-login.php to anything you want

5(5)

500 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
View Rename wp-login.php to anything you want

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Rename wp-login.php to anything you want has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) while WPS Hide Login leads in active installations (2.0M+ vs 500). Both are free WordPress plugins. WPS Hide Login has accumulated 30M+ total downloads while Rename wp-login.php to anything you want has 8.9K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5WPS Hide Login
Rename wp-login.php to anything you want5/5
Total Reviews
2,103WPS Hide Login
Rename wp-login.php to anything you want5
Active Installs
2.0M+WPS Hide Login
Rename wp-login.php to anything you want500
Total Downloads
30M+WPS Hide Login
Rename wp-login.php to anything you want8.9K+
Support Resolution
0%WPS Hide Login
Rename wp-login.php to anything you wantN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWPS Hide Login
Rename wp-login.php to anything you want9 years ago
First Released
2015WPS Hide Login
Rename wp-login.php to anything you want2016
Age
11 yearsWPS Hide Login
Rename wp-login.php to anything you want10 years
WP Requires
4.1+WPS Hide Login
Rename wp-login.php to anything you want3.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+WPS Hide Login
Rename wp-login.php to anything you wantfalse+
Business Model
FreeWPS Hide Login
Rename wp-login.php to anything you wantFree
Latest Version
1.9.18WPS Hide Login
Rename wp-login.php to anything you want2.0.1

Rating Breakdown

WPS Hide Login

4.8/5(2,103 reviews)
5
94%
4
2%
3
1%
2
0%
1
3%

Rename wp-login.php to anything you want

5/5(5 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

WPS Hide Login Reviews

by seamusrider

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

by mawuart

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.

by iron0potassium

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.

Rename wp-login.php to anything you want Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is WPS Hide Login or Rename wp-login.php to anything you want more popular?
WPS Hide Login has 2.0M+ active installations while Rename wp-login.php to anything you want has 500. WPS Hide Login is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WPS Hide Login or Rename wp-login.php to anything you want?
WPS Hide Login has a 4.8/5 rating from 2,103 reviews, while Rename wp-login.php to anything you want has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are WPS Hide Login and Rename wp-login.php to anything you want free?
WPS Hide Login is free and Rename wp-login.php to anything you want is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WPS Hide Login or Rename wp-login.php to anything you want?
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?
WPS Hide Login was last updated 2 months ago and Rename wp-login.php to anything you want was last updated 9 years ago.

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