WPS Limit Login vs WP Limit Login Attempts (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, WPS Limit Login has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 83 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WPS Limit Login has accumulated 939K+ total downloads while WP Limit Login Attempts has 442K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WPS Limit Login | WP Limit Login Attempts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 4.6/5 |
| Total Reviews | 83 | ► | 300 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Total Downloads | 939K+ | ◄ | 442K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 0% | |
| Last Updated | 9 months ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2015 | |
| Age | 8 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.2+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.5.9.2 | 2.6.5 |
Rating Breakdown
WPS Limit Login
WP Limit Login Attempts
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WPS Limit Login averaged approximately 414 daily downloads while WP Limit Login Attempts averaged 17.
Recent Reviews
WPS Limit Login Reviews
Worked for a while then stopped, no support
Seemed a useful plugin but after a few months it stopped working. The support forum is virtually void of any developer comment so it looks like this plugin is abandoned. Kind of them to make it free b
SUPERIOR to Limit Login Attempts Reloaded
VASTLY SUPERIOR to Limit Login Attempts Reloaded, which constantly locked me and my clients out of websites when correct login was submitted. Also have you seen their plugin config screen? Nothing ton
Another simple but essential plugin
Thanks for allowing me to make site more secure!
WP Limit Login Attempts Reviews
Sehr gut
Es lohnt sich.
Works nicely, thanks!
Works nicely, thanks!
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