Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Limit Login Attempts currently ranks #1782 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1763, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.6.5, shipped on May 20, 2026 (103 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #1782 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1769 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
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Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | 22 |
| 2026-07-31 | 19 |
| 2026-06-30 | 23 |
| 2026-05-31 | 18 |
| 2026-04-30 | 15 |
| 2026-03-31 | 21 |
| 2026-02-28 | 10 |
| 2026-01-31 | 12 |
| 2025-12-31 | 17 |
| 2025-11-30 | 11 |
| 2025-10-31 | 14 |
| 2025-09-30 | 16 |
| 2025-08-31 | 23 |
| 2025-07-31 | 14 |
| 2025-06-30 | 13 |
| 2025-05-31 | 13 |
| 2025-04-30 | 22 |
| 2025-03-31 | 34 |
| 2025-02-28 | 21 |
| 2025-01-31 | 26 |
| 2024-12-31 | 10 |
| 2024-11-30 | 13 |
| 2024-10-31 | 30 |
| 2024-09-30 | 44 |
| 2024-08-31 | 25 |
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Details
| Author | Arshid |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.6.5 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-20 |
| Added to directory | 2015-08-19 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Limit rate of login attempts and block IP temporarily. Brute force attack protection. GDPR compliant. Captcha enabled.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WP Limit Login Attempts?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is WP Limit Login Attempts?
As of August 31, 2026, WP Limit Login Attempts ranks #1782 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1763.
When was WP Limit Login Attempts last updated?
WP Limit Login Attempts was last updated on May 20, 2026 (version 2.6.5). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes WP Limit Login Attempts?
WP Limit Login Attempts is developed by Arshid. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2015.
