# Fail2WP

> Fail2WP has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 343 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 75/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Fail2WP is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 days ago, and scores 75/100 on our health check.

**WordPress security plugin. Requires WordPress 6.2+ and PHP 7.4+.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 4,691
- **Downloads (30 days):** 343 (+161.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 75/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.4.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 19, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.2+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** joho68 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/joho68/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/fail2wp/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,665 |
| [authentication](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/authentication/) | #50 | 265 |
| [fail2ban](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/fail2ban/) | #9 | 10 |
| [firewall](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/firewall/) | #42 | 222 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,682 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| authentication | >100 | 4,631 |
| fail2ban | #8 | 41 |
| firewall | >100 | 1,117 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 76.4%
- 1.4: 23.6%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Oct 9, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Oct 12, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Admin Menu Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-menu-editor/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (312) | Aug 19, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Oct 19, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 6 | [Nested Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nested-pages/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (126) | Sep 25, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 7 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Conditional Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-menus/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (71) | Aug 12, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 10 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fail2WP free?
Yes. Fail2WP is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Fail2WP safe to use in 2026?
Fail2WP is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 days ago, and scores 75/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Fail2WP?
Fail2WP is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,691 times since it launched in February 2021. It was downloaded 343 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Fail2WP work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Fail2WP up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.2 or newer.

### What PHP version does Fail2WP need?
Fail2WP requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Fail2WP last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.0, was released on October 19, 2026 (2 days ago).

### Who makes Fail2WP?
Fail2WP is developed and maintained by joho68.

### What are the best alternatives to Fail2WP?
The most popular alternatives to Fail2WP are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fail2wp/ · Generated 2026-10-21 12:44 UTC by PageForge