Active installs
600+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#8380
Peak #8357
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
22.3K
Days tracked
39
1 day▬
7 days▼ 7
30 days▲ 29
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Block wp-login currently ranks #8380 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #8357, first reached on Aug 28, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.5.8, shipped on Aug 13, 2026 (20 days ago) — release #40 since the plugin joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | #8380 |
| 2026-08-31 | #8380 |
| 2026-07-31 | #8418 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | 600 |
| 2026-08-31 | 600 |
| 2026-07-31 | 600 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Oliver Campion |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.5.8 |
| Versions released | 40 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-13 |
| Added to directory | 2017-04-07 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Blocks direct access to wp-login.php and replaces it with a secret login URL to reduce brute-force traffic on Apache servers.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Block wp-login?
WordPress.org reports 600+ active installs.
How popular is Block wp-login?
As of September 2, 2026, Block wp-login ranks #8380 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #8357.
When was Block wp-login last updated?
Block wp-login was last updated on August 13, 2026 (version 1.5.8). It has shipped 40 releases in total.
Who makes Block wp-login?
Block wp-login is developed by Oliver Campion. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2017.
