Ozh' Simpler Login URL
Creates a Rewrite Rule that will allow users to log in from the custom URL yoursite.com/login instead of /wp-login.php.
Use with caution
Ozh' Simpler Login URL works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 90+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (90+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Ozh' Simpler Login URL stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| htaccess | >100 |
| login | >100 |
| ozh | #16 |
| rewrite | >100 |
| rewrite api | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Ozh' Simpler Login URL
From the official readme · v0.1Description
Creates a Rewrite Rule that will allow users to log in from the custom URL yoursite.com/login instead of /wp-login.php.
This plugin is an example of one of the many possibilities of WordPress’ Rewrite API. See the whole Rewrite API tutorial on Ozh’ blog.
Installation
Installation is, as usual :
- Upload files to your
/wp-content/plugins/directory (preserve sub-directory structure if applicable) - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Refer to the official plugin page for documentation, usage and tips
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FAQ
Ozh' Simpler Login URL: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is Ozh' Simpler Login URL free?
Yes. Ozh' Simpler Login URL is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Ozh' Simpler Login URL safe to use in 2026?
Ozh' Simpler Login URL works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 90+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Ozh' Simpler Login URL?
Ozh' Simpler Login URL is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 12,214 times since it launched in January 2011. It was downloaded 85 times in the last 30 days.
Does Ozh' Simpler Login URL work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Ozh' Simpler Login URL up to WordPress 9.9, the latest release. It requires WordPress 1.0 or newer.
When was Ozh' Simpler Login URL last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on September 13, 2014 (12 years ago).
Who makes Ozh' Simpler Login URL?
Ozh' Simpler Login URL is developed and maintained by Ozh.
What are the best alternatives to Ozh' Simpler Login URL?
The most popular alternatives to Ozh' Simpler Login URL are Redirection (2M+ installs), Htaccess File Editor (40K+ installs) and Spider Blocker (20K+ installs).
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