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Loginizer vs Skeleton Key (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
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VS
Skeleton Key

Skeleton Key

0(0)

40 active installs

Free

Updated 16 years ago
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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 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Loginizer has accumulated 29M+ total downloads while Skeleton Key has 3.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Loginizer
◄
Skeleton KeyN/A
Total Reviews
1,023Loginizer
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Skeleton Key0
Active Installs
1.0M+Loginizer
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Skeleton Key40
Total Downloads
29M+Loginizer
◄
Skeleton Key3.8K+
Support Resolution
0%Loginizer
Skeleton KeyN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoLoginizer
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Skeleton Key16 years ago
First Released
2016Loginizer
Skeleton Key2009
Age
10 yearsLoginizer
Skeleton Key17 years
WP Requires
3.0+Loginizer
Skeleton Key2.8+
PHP Requires
5.5+Loginizer
Skeleton Keyfalse+
Business Model
FreeLoginizer
Skeleton KeyFree
Latest Version
2.0.6Loginizer
Skeleton Key1.1.1

Rating Breakdown

Loginizer

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

Skeleton Key

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!

Skeleton Key Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loginizer or Skeleton Key more popular?
Loginizer has 1.0M+ active installations while Skeleton Key has 40. Loginizer is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Loginizer or Skeleton Key?
Loginizer has a 4.8/5 rating from 1,023 reviews, while Skeleton Key has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Loginizer and Skeleton Key free?
Loginizer is free and Skeleton Key is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Loginizer or Skeleton Key?
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 Skeleton Key was last updated 16 years ago.

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