WP Limit Login Attempts vs MW WP Hacks (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WP Limit Login Attempts
4.6(300)
10K+ active installs
Free
Updated 1 year ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP Limit Login Attempts has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 300 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 60). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Limit Login Attempts has accumulated 442K+ total downloads while MW WP Hacks has 3.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Limit Login Attempts | MW WP Hacks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ◄ | 4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 300 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 60 |
| Total Downloads | 442K+ | ◄ | 3.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2013 | |
| Age | 11 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.0+ | 3.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.6.5 | 1.4.0 |
Rating
4.6/5WP Limit Login Attempts
◄MW WP Hacks4/5
Total Reviews
300WP Limit Login Attempts
◄MW WP Hacks2
Active Installs
10K+WP Limit Login Attempts
◄MW WP Hacks60
Total Downloads
442K+WP Limit Login Attempts
◄MW WP Hacks3.8K+
Support Resolution
0%WP Limit Login Attempts
MW WP HacksN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoWP Limit Login Attempts
◄MW WP Hacks11 years ago
First Released
2015WP Limit Login Attempts
MW WP Hacks2013
Age
11 yearsWP Limit Login Attempts
MW WP Hacks13 years
WP Requires
6.0+WP Limit Login Attempts
MW WP Hacks3.6+
PHP Requires
5.6+WP Limit Login Attempts
MW WP Hacksfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Limit Login Attempts
MW WP HacksFree
Latest Version
2.6.5WP Limit Login Attempts
MW WP Hacks1.4.0
Rating Breakdown
WP Limit Login Attempts
4.6/5(300 reviews)
5
88%
4
1%
3
1%
2
2%
1
8%
MW WP Hacks
4/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
50%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP Limit Login Attempts Reviews
by merovci
Sehr gut
Es lohnt sich.
by lukasdobes
Works nicely, thanks!
Works nicely, thanks!
by gertjan1954
top
helemaal goed
MW WP Hacks Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Limit Login Attempts or MW WP Hacks more popular?
WP Limit Login Attempts has 10K+ active installations while MW WP Hacks has 60. WP Limit Login Attempts is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Limit Login Attempts or MW WP Hacks?
WP Limit Login Attempts has a 4.6/5 rating from 300 reviews, while MW WP Hacks has a 4/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are WP Limit Login Attempts and MW WP Hacks free?
WP Limit Login Attempts is free and MW WP Hacks is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Limit Login Attempts or MW WP Hacks?
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?
WP Limit Login Attempts was last updated 1 year ago and MW WP Hacks was last updated 11 years ago.
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