Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… vs WP 2-step verification (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…
2.0M+ active installs
Free
WP 2-step verification
2.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 1,446 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0M+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… has accumulated 82M+ total downloads while WP 2-step verification has 81K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… | WP 2-step verification | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 4.2/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1,446 | ◄ | 27 |
| Active Installs | 2.0M+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 82M+ | ◄ | 81K+ |
| Support Resolution | 40% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 5 months ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2012 | |
| Age | 10 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 4.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.6.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.0.2 | 2.6.4 |
Rating Breakdown
Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…
WP 2-step verification
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… averaged approximately 95,835 daily downloads while WP 2-step verification averaged 17.
Recent Reviews
Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login… Reviews
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 👍
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.
Skydd mot attacker
En utmärkt hjälp föratt skydda min hemsida mot attacker
WP 2-step verification Reviews
Site got locked out
I had to get siteground technical support to delete the plugin and then I was able to log back in. I am using with woocommerce and WCFM so be careful.
Good plugin and cool ui
I’ve been looking for woocommerce integrate so far. And i’m happy that now it’s supported. But im getting issue while connect with woo admin app. Hope that fixed soon.
‘Backup email’ currently not working.
Alternative second ‘Backup email’ currently not working. it is can’t Set up.
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