Block wp-login

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How often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.

Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 98% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

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1. ★★★★★ STIJL

   3.1y ago

   After using other “hide login” alternatives with varied crappy results, webd’s Block wp-login actually works well and does what it needs to do without challenging the admin. If you want to hide your login – this is it.

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2. ★★★★★ ktk77

   4.0y ago

   The customized login URL stopped working, leading to a “403 Forbidden” page and locking me out of my site. I had to resolve the situation through my host, after which I got back into my dashboard and deactivated this plugin (which, as of this writing, hasn’t even been updated in 4 months). A highly inconvenient experience following several weeks of relatively smooth performance. User beware.

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3. ★★★★★ Jimmy Lee

   4.3y ago

   After being abandoned and not updated in 5 years, SF Move Login plugin finally started throwing me errors, started a quest to find another login security plugin written as smart or smarter than that little gem … FOUND IT! Really love your approach here, Scientifically Whitty! 5-Stars ALL DAY LONG! Thank you and Best Wishes!

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4. ★★★★★ TrishaM

   5.6y ago

   This plugin does exactly what I need it to do, it hides my login page, and doesn’t carry extra weight or complexity. I added this after I discovered a ton of (unsuccessful) attempts to hack into my site through the login process (in addition to requiring all my users to update their passwords to something much stronger). I realize where there is a will there is a way and I’ll still be at risk if one or more of my *users* gets hacked and their saved login link and credentials get stolen, but I sure sleep better at night now knowing that my site is just a bit safer.

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5. ★★★★★ andybull

   8.6y ago

   Adds a reassuring additional level of security against hackers

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6. ★★★★★ f5nn9s3f8

   9.4y ago

   A valuable tool to combat security issues facing WordPress users.

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7. ★★★★★ wchetwode

   9.4y ago

   Works a treat, thanks for this clever plugin. Highly recommended !

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8. ★★★★★ domic2303

   9.4y ago

   great, easy and supportive.

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1 disclosed vulnerability on record for this plugin, fixed in the current version. Sites on older versions stay exposed until they update.

1. High · 8.8 Block WP Login <= 1.3.0 - Cross-Site Request Forgery ↗
   2019-06-27 Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Affects <= 1.3.0 Patched in 1.3.2

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1

Translated into 3 languages, 0 at 90% or more

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2024-12-05 700+ → 600+ down after 7 days in tier
2. 2024-11-28 1K+ → 700+ down after 5 days in tier
3. 2024-11-23 900+ → 1K+ up after 3 days in tier
4. 2024-11-20 700+ → 900+ up after 58 days in tier
5. 2024-09-23 600+ → 700+ up after 2 days in tier
6. 2024-09-21 700+ → 600+ down after 6 days in tier
7. 2024-09-15 600+ → 700+ up after 2 days in tier
8. 2024-09-13 700+ → 600+ down after 9 days in tier

Competes with

The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).

• Limit Login Attempts Security – Login Security, 2FA, Firewall, Brute Force Prevention 1M+ installs · 4.8★ · 3 shared tags A
• All-In-One Security (AIOS) – Security and Firewall 1M+ installs · 4.7★ · 2 shared tags A
• Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall 100K+ installs · 4.9★ · 2 shared tags A
• CloudSecure WP Security 100K+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags B
• WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security & Firewall 100K+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags A
• Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall 80K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A

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Block wp-login: 600+ active installs, 4.7★ (9 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-28. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/block-wp-login