# ShieldGate

> ShieldGate has <10 active installs and 43 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** ShieldGate shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Protect your site by hiding the login page with a secret slug and limiting failed login attempts.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 414
- **Downloads (30 days):** 43 (+30.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** Feb 13, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** damcen123 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/damcen123/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/shieldgate/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [hide login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hide-login/) | #32 | 32 |
| [limit login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/limit-login/) | #11 | 11 |
| [login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/login/) | >100 | 909 |
| [protect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/protect/) | #48 | 49 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,586 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| hide login | >100 | 2,048 |
| limit login | >100 | 2,201 |
| login | >100 | 8,573 |
| protect | >100 | 3,248 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Easy Hide Login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-hide-login/) | 20K+ | 4.4/5 (43) | Sep 13, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 2 | [WPOrLogin – Custom Login, Social Login, Limit Attempts, Hide Login & reCAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wporlogin/) | 2K+ | 4.8/5 (32) | Jul 14, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 3 | [Block wp-login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/block-wp-login/) | 600+ | 4.7/5 (9) | Aug 13, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 4 | [Login Armor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/login-armor/) | 500+ | 5/5 (6) | Sep 24, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 5 | [Defyn Security Manager – Hide Login, 2FA & Brute-Force Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/defyn-security-manager/) | 20+ | — | Sep 7, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 6 | [Blaminhor Essentials – Redirects, Broken Links, Favicon, Maintenance, Classic Editor & 21 More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blaminhor-essentials/) | 20+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 26, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 7 | [Admin Login Guard & Branding](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-login-guard-branding/) | 10+ | — | Sep 7, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 8 | [Shield WP Admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shield-wp-admin/) | 10+ | — | Jun 1, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 9 | [24TT Login Security and Brander](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/24tt-login-security-and-brander/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | May 26, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 10 | [Admin Login Hide – PTI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-login-hide-pti/) | 10+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 23, 2026 | 45/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is ShieldGate safe to use in 2026?
ShieldGate shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use ShieldGate?
ShieldGate is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 414 times since it launched in February 2026. It was downloaded 43 times in the last 30 days.

### Does ShieldGate work with WordPress 7.1?
ShieldGate is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was ShieldGate last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on February 13, 2026 (8 months ago).

### Who makes ShieldGate?
ShieldGate is developed and maintained by damcen123.

### What are the best alternatives to ShieldGate?
The most popular alternatives to ShieldGate are Easy Hide Login (20K+ installs), WPOrLogin (2K+ installs) and Block wp-login (600+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shieldgate/ · Generated 2026-09-29 04:50 UTC by PageForge