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Limit Login Attempts

by Automattic

4.6★ (202 ratings)  ·  Current rank #193

Active installs
300K+
0.1% of tracked installs
Rank
#193
Peak #193
Downloads / day
227
prev 163
Downloads (7d)
1,014
All-time downloads
2.3M
Days tracked
3
1 day
7 days
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90 days

Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • Limit Login Attempts currently ranks #193 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • It is averaging 137 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
  • The latest release, v1.7.2, shipped on Apr 4, 2023 (1,222 days ago) — release #21 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.

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Details

AuthorAutomattic
Current version1.7.2
Versions released21
Last updated2023-04-04
Added to directory2009-01-15
Requires WordPress2.8+
Requires PHP
First tracked here2026-08-06
authenticationloginsecurity

Description

Limit rate of login attempts, including by way of cookies, for each IP. Fully customizable.

Frequently asked questions

Is Limit Login Attempts a free plugin?

Yes — Limit Login Attempts is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.

How many websites use Limit Login Attempts?

WordPress.org reports 300K+ active installs.

How popular is Limit Login Attempts?

As of August 8, 2026, Limit Login Attempts ranks #193 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.

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.