# Secure Login

> Secure Login has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 42 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Secure Login shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**WordPress Secure Login provides 2-step verification on login. Once a user submits their login credentials, a One Time Pin (OTP) is emailed to them. They need to enter this OTP in order to continue to login.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,475
- **Downloads (30 days):** 42 (+20% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.4
- **Last updated:** Dec 20, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.1.42
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.9+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** David Leonard (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/d4v1d/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/secure-login/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [2 step](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/2-step/) | #2 | 3 |
| [login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/login/) | >100 | 910 |
| [safety](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/safety/) | #7 | 18 |
| [secure](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/secure/) | #42 | 66 |
| [verification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/verification/) | #29 | 66 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 2 step | >100 | 4,388 |
| login | >100 | 8,587 |
| safety | >100 | 1,802 |
| secure | >100 | 7,425 |
| verification | >100 | 6,101 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Secure Login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-secure-login/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 17, 2014 | 31/100 |
| 3 | [Real Protection & Safegaurd OTP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/real-protection-otp/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Jun 11, 2020 | 28/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Secure Login safe to use in 2026?
Secure Login shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Secure Login?
Secure Login is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,475 times since it launched in September 2014. It was downloaded 42 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Secure Login work with WordPress 7.1?
Secure Login is officially tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Secure Login last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on December 20, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Secure Login?
Secure Login is developed and maintained by David Leonard.

### What are the best alternatives to Secure Login?
The most popular alternatives to Secure Login are WP Secure Login (20+ installs) and Real Protection & Safegaurd… (<10 installs).


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