WP Secure Login
WP Secure Login adds a security layer and 2 step authentication to your WordPress site by asking a One Time Password in addition to the username and password on the login page. The One Time Password is displayed on your…
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WP Secure Login shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.0 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Secure Login stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| 2 step | >100 |
| authenticate | >100 |
| authentication | >100 |
| login | >100 |
| secure | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About WP Secure Login
From the official readme · v1.1Description
WP Secure Login adds a security layer and 2 step authentication to your WordPress site by asking a One Time Password in addition to the username and password on the login page. The One Time Password is displayed on your smartphone using Google Authenticator app (available in market place for FREE). The One Time Password is re-generated at regular intervals which can be customized from admin panel. As soon as the new OTP is generated the old ones are marked as invalid.
One Time Password needs to be configured once by every user from Edit Profile page.
Features in WP Secure Login 1.1 include:
- 2 Step Authentication
- Unique Secret key for each user
- Configure/Re-Configure WP Secure Login
- Unique One Time Passwords generated by Google Authenticator App
- Supported on iOS/Android/Blackberry smartphones
- Completely FREE
- Licensed under GNU GPL version 3
- Safe & Secure
Installation
Upload the WP Secure Login plugin to your blog, Activate it.
That’s it. You’re done!
Changelog
1.1
- 2 Step Authentication
- Unique Secret key for each user
- Configure/Re-Configure WP Secure Login
- Unique One Time Passwords generated by Google Authenticator App
- Supported on iOS/Android/Blackberry smartphones
- Completely FREE
- Licensed under GNU GPL version 3
- Safe & Secure
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Best WP Secure Login alternatives
All 2 step plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 2 |
Secure Login
Secure, 2 step Verification for WordPress login, via One Time Pin (OTP).
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10+ |
| 3 |
Real Protection & Safegaurd OTP
Safeguard is an SMS & Email based OTP service provider plugin. Also available woocommerce…
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<10 |
FAQ
WP Secure Login: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is WP Secure Login free?
Yes. WP Secure Login is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Secure Login safe to use in 2026?
WP Secure Login shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Secure Login?
WP Secure Login is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,932 times since it launched in September 2014. It was downloaded 52 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Secure Login work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Secure Login is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Secure Login last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on September 17, 2014 (12 years ago).
Who makes WP Secure Login?
WP Secure Login is developed and maintained by brijeshk89.
What are the best alternatives to WP Secure Login?
The most popular alternatives to WP Secure Login are Secure Login (10+ installs) and Real Protection & Safegaurd… (<10 installs).
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