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Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… vs Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… (2026)

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

Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…

Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…

4.7(4,847)

5.0M+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 3 months ago
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Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…

Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…

4.9(1,446)

2.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 1,446 reviews) while Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… leads in active installations (5.0M+ vs 2.0M+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has accumulated 407M+ total downloads while Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… has 82M+. Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has a higher support resolution rate (85% vs 40%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…4.9/5
Total Reviews
4,847Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…1,446
Active Installs
5.0M+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…2.0M+
Total Downloads
407M+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…82M+
Support Resolution
85%Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…40%
Last Updated
3 months agoWordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…1 week ago
First Released
2012Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…2016
Age
14 yearsWordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…10 years
WP Requires
4.7+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…3.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…false+
Business Model
Free + PremiumWordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…Free
Latest Version
8.1.4Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…3.0.2

Rating Breakdown

Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…

4.7/5(4,847 reviews)
5
90%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
5%

Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…

4.9/5(1,446 reviews)
5
95%
4
2%
3
0%
2
1%
1
2%

Recent Reviews

Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… Reviews

by Alex Spataru

Helped my clients a lot

Thank you for creating and actively maintaining this plugin. I hope you keep improving the plugin, especially the free tier.

by hhenrytac

GREAT SUPPORT AND BEST-IN-CLASS

Wordfence is the best security tool I’ve found. Not only are the Vulnerability Database and the Thursday bug emails full of data that is both useful and timely, support is great. They are truly best-i

by hudsonhorta

Muito profissional e seguro

Está dando a segurança que precisamos para o site.

Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… Reviews

by roseday

Good Security Help

Does a good job of limiting login tries. Helps reduce spam logins and brute force attempts. The setup was simple and is running fine. Could be a bit more flexible, but still useful 👍

by marenmaren

Very very effective. You can even see where the IP address trying to hack you

This plugin is first effective in blocking (limiting) login attempts from hackers. Second, it even shows you the IP address with its location.

by huno1943wor0816

Skydd mot attacker

En utmärkt hjälp föratt skydda min hemsida mot attacker

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… or Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… more popular?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has 5.0M+ active installations while Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… has 2.0M+. Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… or Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has a 4.7/5 rating from 4,847 reviews, while Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,446 reviews.
Are Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… and Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… free?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… is free + premium and Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… or Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…?
As of April 2026, Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has a 85% support resolution rate while Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… has a 40% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… was last updated 3 months ago and Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… was last updated 1 week ago.

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