WPS Hide Login vs Phoenix Media Rename (2026)

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

WPS Hide Login

WPS Hide Login

4.8(2,103)

2.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View WPS Hide Login
VS
Phoenix Media Rename

Phoenix Media Rename

4.7(75)

50K+ active installs

Free

Updated 6 months ago
View Phoenix Media Rename

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WPS Hide Login has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 2,103 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0M+ vs 50K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WPS Hide Login has accumulated 30M+ total downloads while Phoenix Media Rename has 1.5M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5WPS Hide Login
Phoenix Media Rename4.7/5
Total Reviews
2,103WPS Hide Login
Phoenix Media Rename75
Active Installs
2.0M+WPS Hide Login
Phoenix Media Rename50K+
Total Downloads
30M+WPS Hide Login
Phoenix Media Rename1.5M+
Support Resolution
0%WPS Hide Login
Phoenix Media RenameN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWPS Hide Login
Phoenix Media Rename6 months ago
First Released
2015WPS Hide Login
Phoenix Media Rename2016
Age
11 yearsWPS Hide Login
Phoenix Media Rename10 years
WP Requires
4.1+WPS Hide Login
Phoenix Media Rename5.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+WPS Hide Login
Phoenix Media Rename8.0+
Business Model
FreeWPS Hide Login
Phoenix Media RenameFree
Latest Version
1.9.18WPS Hide Login
Phoenix Media Rename3.13.1

Rating Breakdown

WPS Hide Login

4.8/5(2,103 reviews)
5
94%
4
2%
3
1%
2
0%
1
3%

Phoenix Media Rename

4.7/5(75 reviews)
5
88%
4
3%
3
3%
2
3%
1
4%

Recent Reviews

WPS Hide Login Reviews

by seamusrider

Simple & Useful

Works well for hiding the login URL. Setup was easy, no issues so far. Helps a bit with security, cz bots can’t find wp-login easily. Not super advanced, but it does the job. tnkz devs

by mawuart

Simple, effective, and essential for basic WordPress security

I’ve been using WPS Hide Login for quite some time, and it has been a simple yet very effective addition to my WordPress setup. What I appreciate most is how lightweight and straightforward it is.

by iron0potassium

Does not perform its stated function

Within a couple of hours after we change the secret address, search engines directly request it. If they are able to find it out, and so soon, then this plugin is useless.

Phoenix Media Rename Reviews

by tibbie

Lovely Piece of Software!

Enjoyed using it, fast and easy to use…and did the job needed.

by tomstr

Wooks great

Easy to use, does the job!

by Christian Strasser

Does exactly what it says

Easy rename of already uploaded images – perfect.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WPS Hide Login or Phoenix Media Rename more popular?
WPS Hide Login has 2.0M+ active installations while Phoenix Media Rename has 50K+. WPS Hide Login is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WPS Hide Login or Phoenix Media Rename?
WPS Hide Login has a 4.8/5 rating from 2,103 reviews, while Phoenix Media Rename has a 4.7/5 rating from 75 reviews.
Are WPS Hide Login and Phoenix Media Rename free?
WPS Hide Login is free and Phoenix Media Rename is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WPS Hide Login or Phoenix Media Rename?
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?
WPS Hide Login was last updated 2 months ago and Phoenix Media Rename was last updated 6 months ago.

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