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Shield WP Admin

Secure and harden your WordPress admin area with powerful features like custom login URLs, reCAPTCHA, brute-force protection, and more.

By Differenz System·Security·Free
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·10 active installs·Updated 1 month ago
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As of April 2026, Shield WP Admin is a WordPress security plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 303 times in total. Requires WordPress 5.0+ and PHP 7.2+. Available on WordPress.org since 2025. Recently updated within the last 3 months. Top alternative: Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware….

0/5Rating
10active installs
303total downloads
1 yearsince 2025

Overview

Shield WP Admin is a lightweight yet powerful plugin designed to enhance the security of your WordPress admin area. With an easy-to-use interface and essential protection tools, it helps safeguard your site against common threats and vulnerabilities.

Key Features:

  • Custom Admin Login URL
    Hide or customize the default /wp-login.php URL to prevent unauthorized login attempts.

  • Limit Login Attempts
    Protect against brute-force attacks by limiting failed login retries.

  • Google reCAPTCHA Integration
    Add reCAPTCHA to the login screen to block bots and automated scripts.

  • Disable XML-RPC
    Prevent exploitation via XML-RPC by disabling its access entirely.

  • Disable File Editor
    Block access to the theme and plugin file editor in the WordPress dashboard.

  • Hide WordPress Version
    Conceal your Word…

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Ratings & Reviews

00 reviews
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Compatibility

WordPress5.0+ requiredTested up to 6.8.5
PHP7.2+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0

  • Initial release of Shield WP Admin with core security features.
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Differenz SystemDifferenz System
Plugin Info
Version
1.0
Last Updated
Feb 10, 2026
WP Requires
5.0+
Tested Up To
6.8.5
PHP Requires
7.2+
Active Installs
10
Downloads
303
Added
Aug 25, 2025
Business
Free

Tags

securityadmin safehide loginadmin shieldlogin security

Developer

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Differenz System
1 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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