Secure Login
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.
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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.1 (latest is 7.1)
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 Secure Login stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| 2 step | >100 |
| login | >100 |
| safety | >100 |
| secure | >100 |
| verification | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About Secure Login
From the official readme · v1.0.4Description
Secure your WordPress site with WordPress Secure Login.
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.
Stop Brute force hacking attempts, and keep your data safe!
* Easy to install!
* Easy to replace the Email system with an SMS Gateway
* WordPress 4.0 Ready!
Installation
Copy the “secure-login” folder to your WordPress Plugins directory via FTP. The WordPress Plugins directory is situated in “/wp-content/plugins/”
Once the “secure-login” folder has been copied to the WordPress Plugins directory, log in to your WordPress admin area (http://www.yourdomain.com/wp-admin).
Click on the “Plugins” menu item. You will be redirected to the Plugins page. Locate the “Secure Login” plugin, and click activate.
Note: In order to use this plugin, you will need a valid WordPress install. This plugin will not work on a wordpress.com hosted site, and has not been tested on a Multi Site install.
In order for this plugin to function correctly, you will need to use a permalink structure that uses rewrite rules. The “Post name” structure is recommended.
For accurate login time tracking, make sure your correct Timezone is selected under “Settings” > “General”.
Changelog
1.0.4
- Fixed: Rewrite Rules Flush
1.0.3
- Added: Action hook on OTP Send
- Added: Filter hooks on OTP message and email headers
1.0.2
- Added: Rewrite Rules Flush on activation.
1.0.1
- Added: Responsive Web Design Support.
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Secure Login: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
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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