Limit Attempts by BestWebSoft – WordPress Anti-Bot and Security Plugin for Login and Forms

70 Quality Score

Active Installs

16/30

At roughly 4,000 active installs, the plugin has a modest footprint compared to the 1 to 5 million-install alternatives, which is reflected in the capped popularity score.

Update Freshness

21/25

Updated within days of this assessment and tagged as tested with WordPress 6.8.5, the maintenance signal is very strong.

User Rating

14/15

A 92 out of 100 rating from 37 users suggests genuine satisfaction from those who have installed it, though the small sample size limits how confidently we can generalize.

Support Health

8/15

Zero support threads opened and zero resolved is not necessarily bad for a simple plugin, but it does indicate the support channel is not actively used, so plan to rely on documentation.

WP Compatibility

11/15

Requiring WordPress 6.2 and lacking a declared PHP minimum is adequate but not exemplary, and the compatibility dimension is pulled down by the missing PHP requirement.

Scores higher than 24% of indexed plugins

About

Protect your WordPress website from brute force attacks by limiting the number of failed login attempts. Improve security and stop bots.

Active Installs 4k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.6/5

Last Updated 2026-01-09 2:06pm GMT

Requires WordPress 6.2+

Tested Up To 6.8.8

Security History

3 known vulnerabilities, all patched

1 Critical 2 Medium

Most recent: March 28, 2024

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What It Does

Limit Attempts by BestWebSoft caps the number of failed login attempts permitted from a single IP address, locking out repeat offenders to block brute force password guessing on the standard WordPress login form. It also logs failed attempts and can extend similar rate limiting to other site forms. In practice, it acts as a focused, single-purpose shield for your wp-login.php endpoint.

Who It's For

This plugin suits site owners who want a lightweight, no-frills layer of brute force protection without installing a full security suite. It is a good fit for small businesses, membership sites, and blogs that need basic login hardening and prefer a minimal performance footprint. Agencies looking for a simple add-on rather than a full firewall will also find it approachable.

Who Should Skip It

If you already run Wordfence, Jetpack Security, All-In-One Security, or Really Simple Security, you almost certainly have equivalent login throttling built in, so this plugin becomes redundant. Sites needing malware scanning, a web application firewall, or 2FA should skip this and go straight to a more complete suite.

The Bottom Line

Limit Attempts by BestWebSoft is a clean, well-maintained, narrowly focused plugin with a strong 73.39 quality score, but its tiny install base and the fact that bigger security plugins ship the same feature for free limit its appeal. It is best treated as a lightweight add-on for sites that want one specific job done well, not as a primary security strategy. For most WordPress owners, one of the alternatives above will deliver better value.

Pick this when you primarily need SSL and HTTPS enforcement with solid login hardening baked in, covering more ground than Limit Attempts alone.

Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security 97/100

Choose Wordfence when you need a full firewall, malware scanning, and login throttling together, which is essential for higher-risk or e-commerce sites.

Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth 94/100

Opt for Jetpack when you want login protection bundled with backups, downtime monitoring, and performance tools from a single Automattic-backed plugin.

All-In-One Security (AIOS) – Security and Firewall 91/100

Go with AIOS if you want a free, full-stack security plugin with login limits, firewalls, and database backups, but prefer not to use Wordfence or Jetpack.

WPS Hide Login 89/100

Pick WPS Hide Login when your main concern is simply hiding the wp-login.php URL rather than counting and blocking failed attempts.