Rename wp-admin login
Rename wp-admin login* is a plugin that allows us to rename wp-admin login URL to anything you want
Use with caution
Rename wp-admin login works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 9K+ sites, is rated 3.9/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 54/100 on our health check.
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Rename wp-admin login stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| change wp-login | #12 |
| custom login url | #22 |
| login | #57 |
| rename wp-admin login | #2 |
| wp-admin | #16 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.9 from 7 reviews
About Rename wp-admin login
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Rename wp-admin login is a plugin that allows us to rename wp-admin login URL to anything you want. It does not change WordPress core files, the plugin simply intercepts page requests and works on any WordPress website. After you activate this plugin the wp-admin URL and wp-login.php will become unavailable, so you should bookmark or remember the url. Disable this plugin brings your site back exactly to the state it was before.
Support
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How to use the plugin
Go under Settings and then click on “Permalinks” and change your URL under “Rename wp-admin login”.
Step 1: Add new login URL
Step 2: Add redirect URL
Credits
This plugin was forked/adapted/fixed/updated from this plugin https://wordpress.org/plugins/rename-wp-login/ – @ellatrix thank you for starting the base of my plugin.
Installation
- Go to Plugins › Add New.
- Search for Rename wp-admin login.
- Download and activate it.
- Go under Settings and then click on “Permalinks” and change your URL under “Rename wp-admin login”
- You can change this anytime, just go back to Settings › Permalinks › Rename wp-admin login.
Frequently asked questions
I can’t login?
Did you forgot the login URL? Or for any other reason you can’t login on the website you will need to delete the plugin via SFT/FTP or cPanel on your hosting. Path for the plugin folder: /wp-content/plugins/rename-wp-admin-login
Does it work on WordPress Multisite with Subdomains?
Yes, it does work. You should setup the login URL in each website (Settings–>Permalinks)
Does it work with Polylang?
Yes, it works but not tested with the URL option “The language is set from different domains”.
Does it work with Buddyboss?
No, Buddyboss has their own wp-admin redirect functions.
Does it work with BuddyPress?
No, BuddyPress has their own wp-admin redirect functions.
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FAQ
Rename wp-admin login: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 26, 2026
Is Rename wp-admin login free?
Yes. Rename wp-admin login is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Rename wp-admin login safe to use in 2026?
Rename wp-admin login works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 9K+ sites, is rated 3.9/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 54/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Rename wp-admin login?
Rename wp-admin login is active on 9K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 21,744 times since it launched in March 2023. It was downloaded 760 times in the last 30 days.
Does Rename wp-admin login work with WordPress 7.1?
Rename wp-admin login is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Rename wp-admin login last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on May 19, 2026 (4 months ago).
Who makes Rename wp-admin login?
Rename wp-admin login is developed and maintained by Nuno Sarmento.
What are the best alternatives to Rename wp-admin login?
The most popular alternatives to Rename wp-admin login are Admin login URL Change (2K+ installs) and Safer wp-admin login (<10 installs).
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