Active installs
600+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#8376
Peak #8376
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
21.7K
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Block wp-login currently ranks #8376 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.5.7, shipped on Jul 23, 2026 (16 days ago) — release #39 since the plugin joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Active installs
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Details
| Author | Oliver Campion |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.5.7 |
| Versions released | 39 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-23 |
| Added to directory | 2017-04-07 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
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
Is Block wp-login a free plugin?
Yes — Block wp-login is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Block wp-login?
WordPress.org reports 600+ active installs.
How popular is Block wp-login?
As of August 8, 2026, Block wp-login ranks #8376 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Block wp-login last updated?
Block wp-login was last updated on July 23, 2026 (version 1.5.7). It has shipped 39 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.
