Loginizer vs WP Updates Notifier (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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 30K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Loginizer has accumulated 29M+ total downloads while WP Updates Notifier has 236K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Loginizer | WP Updates Notifier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 4.2/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1,023 | ◄ | 35 |
| Active Installs | 1.0M+ | ◄ | 30K+ |
| Total Downloads | 29M+ | ◄ | 236K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Age | 10 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 3.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.5+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.6 | 1.6.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Loginizer
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Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Loginizer averaged approximately 7,128 daily downloads while WP Updates Notifier averaged 18.
Recent Reviews
Loginizer Reviews
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.
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 👍
good
good plugin for WordPress, simple efficient!
WP Updates Notifier Reviews
Essential plugin to manage many sites
A unique plugin of its kind but which I consider very useful and fundamental if you have to manage many websites (as in my case) in order to have a “memory” of the plugins to be updated! EXCELLENT!
Out-of date and not fully working
It’s ok for theme and plugins notifications, but notification about core updates does’t work for more than one year! This plugin probably won’t recieve an update anymore. This topic was modifi
Simple and effective
I get notified whenever a plugin needs to be updated. Perfect!
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