Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Limit Login Attempts currently ranks #199 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #192, first reached on Aug 17, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 300K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 207 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 44% versus the month before (143/day).
- The latest release, v1.7.2, shipped on Apr 4, 2023 (1,292 days ago) — release #21 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #199 |
| 2026-09-30 | #198 |
| 2026-08-31 | #196 |
| 2026-07-31 | #196 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 300,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 300,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 300,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 300,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 127 |
| 2026-09-30 | 173 |
| 2026-08-31 | 170 |
| 2026-07-31 | 114 |
| 2026-06-30 | 118 |
| 2026-05-31 | 90 |
| 2026-04-30 | 110 |
| 2026-03-31 | 129 |
| 2026-02-28 | 103 |
| 2026-01-31 | 103 |
| 2025-12-31 | 94 |
| 2025-11-30 | 81 |
| 2025-10-31 | 155 |
| 2025-09-30 | 159 |
| 2025-08-31 | 102 |
| 2025-07-31 | 166 |
| 2025-06-30 | 173 |
| 2025-05-31 | 147 |
| 2025-04-30 | 195 |
| 2025-03-31 | 440 |
| 2025-02-28 | 215 |
| 2025-01-31 | 226 |
| 2024-12-31 | 266 |
| 2024-11-30 | 166 |
| 2024-10-31 | 259 |
| 2024-09-30 | 320 |
| 2024-08-31 | 173 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Automattic |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.7.2 |
| Versions released | 21 |
| Last updated | 2023-04-04 |
| Added to directory | 2009-01-15 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.8+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Limit rate of login attempts, including by way of cookies, for each IP. Fully customizable.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Limit Login Attempts?
WordPress.org reports 300K+ active installs.
How popular is Limit Login Attempts?
As of October 17, 2026, Limit Login Attempts ranks #199 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #192.
When was Limit Login Attempts last updated?
Limit Login Attempts was last updated on April 4, 2023 (version 1.7.2). It has shipped 21 releases in total.
Who makes Limit Login Attempts?
Limit Login Attempts is developed by Automattic. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2009.
