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
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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
| 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 | 2026-08-06 |
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.
