# Fake Login Area

> Fake Login Area has 50+ active installs and 58 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Fake Login Area shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**Do you want your organization to appear bigger, or more important/legitimate/established than you are right now? The presence of a user login area on your website will help you achieve that effect for your site visitors.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 3,858
- **Downloads (30 days):** 58 (-3.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.05
- **Last updated:** Dec 8, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.37
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Dave McHale (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dmchale/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/fake-login-area/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/login/) | >100 | 909 |
| [login area](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/login-area/) | #1 | 1 |
| [user login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-login/) | #7 | 21 |
| [users](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/users/) | #88 | 312 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| login | >100 | 8,572 |
| login area | >100 | 1,851 |
| user login | >100 | 6,501 |
| users | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.05: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WPS Hide Login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wps-hide-login/) | 2M+ | 4.8/5 (2,111) | Aug 13, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 2 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Sep 28, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 3 | [Security Optimizer – The All-In-One Protection Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sg-security/) | 1M+ | 4.5/5 (157) | Aug 28, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 4 | [Limit Login Attempts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/limit-login-attempts/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (202) | Apr 4, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 5 | [LoginPress / wp-login Custom Login Page Customizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginpress/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (1,076) | Jul 10, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 6 | [WPS Limit Login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wps-limit-login/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (83) | Sep 18, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Login Lockdown & Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/login-lockdown/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (61) | Aug 16, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 8 | [Hide My WP Ghost – Security & Firewall](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-my-wp/) | 100K+ | 4.5/5 (372) | Sep 24, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 9 | [Custom Login Page Customizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/login-customizer/) | 90K+ | 4.8/5 (410) | Jan 6, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 10 | [WP fail2ban – Advanced Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-fail2ban/) | 60K+ | 4.2/5 (71) | Apr 29, 2025 | 42/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Fake Login Area safe to use in 2026?
Fake Login Area shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Fake Login Area?
Fake Login Area is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,858 times since it launched in May 2015. It was downloaded 58 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Fake Login Area work with WordPress 7.1?
Fake Login Area is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.37, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Fake Login Area last updated?
The latest version, 1.05, was released on December 8, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Fake Login Area?
Fake Login Area is developed and maintained by Dave McHale.

### What are the best alternatives to Fake Login Area?
The most popular alternatives to Fake Login Area are WPS Hide Login (2M+ installs), Loginizer (1M+ installs) and Security Optimizer (1M+ installs).


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