# WP Login Attempts

> WP Login Attempts has 300+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 4 reviews and 114 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 39/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Login Attempts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

**WP login attempts is a security plugin which can add Google reCAPTCHA to the WordPress login page, and protect the site from brute force attacks. Brute Force Attack tries usernames and passwords over and over again…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 5,686
- **Downloads (30 days):** 114 (+17.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 39/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 5.5
- **Last updated:** Apr 30, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.5+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Galaxy Weblinks (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/galaxyweblinks/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-login-attempts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Login Attempts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/login-attempts/) | #1 | 8 |
| [Login Authentication](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/login-authentication/) | #1 | 1 |
| [login limit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/login-limit/) | #2 | 2 |
| [login link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/login-link/) | #1 | 1 |
| [login recaptcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/login-recaptcha/) | #3 | 6 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Login Attempts | #46 | 1,217 |
| Login Authentication | >100 | 1,796 |
| login limit | #95 | 2,257 |
| login link | >100 | 4,932 |
| login recaptcha | #88 | 608 |

## Version adoption

- 5.5: 78.4%
- 5.1: 15.5%
- 5.2: 6.1%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Limit Login Attempts (Spam Protection)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-limit-failed-login-attempts/) | 200+ | 3.9/5 (7) | Jun 15, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 3 | [Jeba Limit Login Attempts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jeba-limit-login-attempts/) | 90+ | 3.8/5 (6) | Mar 31, 2015 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [Simple Login Guard – Monitor & Block Attempts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-login-guard/) | 10+ | — | Dec 3, 2025 | 38/100 |
| 5 | [WebDoktoru Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webdoktoru-security/) | 10+ | — | Jan 10, 2026 | 38/100 |
| 6 | [Secure Admin Access](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/secure-admin-access/) | 10+ | — | Oct 9, 2017 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [Limit Login Attempts Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/limit-login-attempts-security/) | 10+ | — | Sep 30, 2019 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Digages Website Monitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/digages-website-monitor/) | <10 | — | Jul 27, 2026 | 55/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Login Attempts safe to use in 2026?
WP Login Attempts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Login Attempts?
WP Login Attempts is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,686 times since it launched in December 2019. It was downloaded 114 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Login Attempts work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Login Attempts is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does WP Login Attempts need?
WP Login Attempts requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WP Login Attempts last updated?
The latest version, 5.5, was released on April 30, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes WP Login Attempts?
WP Login Attempts is developed and maintained by Galaxy Weblinks.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Login Attempts?
The most popular alternatives to WP Login Attempts are Limit Login Attempts (Spam… (200+ installs), Jeba Limit Login Attempts (90+ installs) and Simple Login Guard (10+ installs).


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