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Simple Security

Access Log to track Logins and Failed Login Attempts

By ChrisHurst·Admin·Free
5(5 reviews)
·90 active installs·Updated 11 years ago
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As of April 2026, Simple Security is a WordPress admin plugin with 90 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews. It has been downloaded 7.3K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.3+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2012. Last updated 11 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Redux Framework.

5/55 reviews
90active installs
7.3K+total downloads
14 yearssince 2012

Overview

Simple Security Plugin for WordPress is an Access Log to track Logins and Failed Login Attempts for the admin area of your WordPress Website

You can add a widget to the admin dashboard for logins and failed login attempts.

Upgrade to Simple Security Ultra for advanced features including:

  • Configurable email alert notifications when selected conditions are met
  • Receive an optional email alert when new IP addresses are added to Blacklist
  • Receive an optional email alert after a failed login attempt
  • Receive an optional email alert after a successful login
  • Lifetime Priority Support and Update License

Check out the Simple Security Plugin for WordPress Video Tutorial:

Developer Website: http://MyWebsiteAdvisor.com/

Plugin Support: http://MyWebsiteAdvisor.com/support/

Plugin Page: http://MyWebsi…

Read full description on WordPress.org

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Ratings & Reviews

55 reviews
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Compatibility

WordPress3.3+ requiredTested up to 4.1.42
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.1.6

  • Fixed Two Low Risk XSS Vulnerabilities (HTB23244)
  • Tested for compatibility with WP v4.1.1
  • Updated links in readme and plugin for support, updates, etc
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

ChrisHurstChrisHurstMyWebsiteAdvisorMyWebsiteAdvisor
Plugin Info
Version
1.1.6
Last Updated
Mar 2, 2015
WP Requires
3.3+
Tested Up To
4.1.42
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
90
Downloads
7.3K+
Added
Nov 26, 2012
Business
Free

Tags

adminsecurity

Developer

C
ChrisHurst
21 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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