Protect Admin Login
A simple plugin allows to overwrite wp-admin url to login backend.
Consider an alternative
Protect Admin Login shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.5 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Protect Admin Login stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Change WP-Admin | >100 |
| custom-admin-url | >100 |
| protect-admin-login | >100 |
| protect-backend | >100 |
| secure admin | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Protect Admin Login
From the official readme · v3.0.0Description
A simple plugin allows to overwrite wp-admin url to login backend.
If you run a WordPress website, you must use “Protect Admin Login” to secure it against hackers.
It blocks default wp-admin login link.
You can add new url in backend in Settings/Permalinks section.
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Installation
- Upload plugin directory to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go thorugh Settings/Permalinks and add new slug to replace wp-admin.
Frequently asked questions
How can I use this plugin?
The plugin Settings/Permalinks will be in the setting section of backend. Set new slug to login. Logout from everywhere and login with new slug.
Changelog
1.0.0 Added plugin support
1.0.0 * First public release.
Screenshots
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FAQ
Protect Admin Login: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is Protect Admin Login free?
Yes. Protect Admin Login is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Protect Admin Login safe to use in 2026?
Protect Admin Login shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Protect Admin Login?
Protect Admin Login is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,511 times since it launched in February 2021. It was downloaded 73 times in the last 30 days.
Does Protect Admin Login work with WordPress 7.1?
Protect Admin Login is officially tested up to WordPress 6.5.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Protect Admin Login last updated?
The latest version, 3.0.0, was released on May 24, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes Protect Admin Login?
Protect Admin Login is developed and maintained by ViitorCloud Technologies Pvt Ltd.
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