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Protect Login

by Simon Kraft

5★ (2 ratings)  ·  Current rank #8285

Active installs
600+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#8285
Peak #8265
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
All-time downloads
22.3K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • Protect Login currently ranks #8285 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • Its best position in our tracking is #8265, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
  • The latest release, v1.5.1, shipped on Jun 30, 2026 (39 days ago) — release #17 since the plugin joined the directory in 2024.

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Details

AuthorSimon Kraft
Current version1.5.1
Versions released17
Last updated2026-06-30
Added to directory2024-08-22
Requires WordPress5.7+
Requires PHP7.4+
First tracked here2026-08-06
authenticationloginsecurity

Description

Add an additional layer of protection to your WordPress login and make sure bad actors have a hard time guessing your user's login credentials.

Frequently asked questions

Is Protect Login a free plugin?

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

How many websites use Protect Login?

WordPress.org reports 600+ active installs.

How popular is Protect Login?

As of August 8, 2026, Protect Login ranks #8285 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #8265.

When was Protect Login last updated?

Protect Login was last updated on June 30, 2026 (version 1.5.1). It has shipped 17 releases in total.

Who makes Protect Login?

Protect Login is developed by Simon Kraft. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2024.