WP Limit Login Attempts vs WP Smart Security (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WP Limit Login Attempts
10K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP Smart Security has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while WP Limit Login Attempts leads in active installations (10K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Limit Login Attempts has accumulated 442K+ total downloads while WP Smart Security has 5.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Limit Login Attempts | WP Smart Security | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 300 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 442K+ | ◄ | 5.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2016 | |
| Age | 11 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.0+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.6.5 | 1.0.0 |
Rating Breakdown
WP Limit Login Attempts
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Recent Reviews
WP Limit Login Attempts Reviews
Sehr gut
Es lohnt sich.
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Works nicely, thanks!
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WP Smart Security Reviews
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