# WP Login Door

> WP Login Door has 400+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews and 135 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 48/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** WP Login Door works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.

**Adds a secret URL key to access the login page and lets you disable XML-RPC, protecting against bruteforce attacks.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 400+
- **Total downloads:** 4,998
- **Downloads (30 days):** 135 (+46.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 48/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.5
- **Last updated:** Jun 11, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** toxnico (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/toxnico/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-login-door/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [BruteForce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bruteforce/) | #1 | 6 |
| [hide](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hide/) | #43 | 188 |
| [login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/login/) | >100 | 917 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,616 |
| [xmlrpc](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/xmlrpc/) | #10 | 54 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| BruteForce | #3 | 25 |
| hide | >100 | 9,864 |
| login | >100 | 8,773 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |
| xmlrpc | #21 | 156 |

## Version adoption

- 1.5: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Security-Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/security-protection/) | 300+ | 4.3/5 (11) | Sep 5, 2020 | 35/100 |
| 3 | [BruteGuard – Brute Force Login Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bruteguard/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 9, 2022 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [WP-DenyHosts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-denyhosts/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 29, 2013 | 30/100 |
| 5 | [WebDmitriev Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webdmitriev-protection/) | 10+ | — | Sep 6, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 6 | [Guard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/guard/) | 10+ | — | Nov 1, 2016 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Login Door safe to use in 2026?
WP Login Door works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Login Door?
WP Login Door is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,998 times since it launched in August 2016. It was downloaded 135 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Login Door work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Login Door is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Login Door last updated?
The latest version, 1.5, was released on June 11, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes WP Login Door?
WP Login Door is developed and maintained by toxnico.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Login Door?
The most popular alternatives to WP Login Door are Security-Protection (300+ installs), BruteGuard (100+ installs) and WP-DenyHosts (10+ installs).


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