WPS Limit Login

85 Quality Score

Active Installs

23/30

With 100,000 active installs and an exceptionally high rating of 98/100, the plugin has a strong following among admins who specifically want a minimal login throttle.

Update Freshness

25/25

The plugin was updated on 2025-06-24 and is tested against WordPress 6.8.5, though the absence of a declared PHP requirement and a modest maintenance score of 62 suggest a small development footprint.

User Rating

15/15

A score of 98 out of 15 weight reflects one of the strongest user satisfaction ratings in the entire directory, with 83 reviewers nearly unanimously approving the plugin.

Support Health

8/15

Support health is weak, with only 1 thread total and 0 resolved, indicating very limited developer availability for user troubleshooting.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Tested with WordPress 6.8.5 and requiring only WordPress 4.2, the plugin maintains broad compatibility, though the missing PHP requirement field is a minor transparency gap.

Scores higher than 95% of indexed plugins

About

WPS Limit login limit connection attempts by IP address

Active Installs 100k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.9/5

Last Updated 2026-09-18 9:52am GMT

Requires WordPress 4.2+

Tested Up To 7.1.1

Security History

3 known vulnerabilities, all patched

1 Critical 2 High

Most recent: July 23, 2019

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What It Does

WPS Limit Login restricts the number of failed login attempts allowed per IP address on a WordPress site, blocking brute force attacks against the wp-login page. It tracks attempts and temporarily or permanently bans IPs that exceed the threshold. The plugin focuses exclusively on this single protection layer without bundling firewalls, malware scanning, or broader security tooling.

Who It's For

This plugin suits site owners who want a lightweight, single-purpose defence against brute force login attempts without installing a full security suite. It works well for small to mid-sized WordPress sites where a dedicated security plugin like Wordfence or Jetpack feels excessive. The plugin is particularly attractive to administrators who already have other security layers in place but need a focused login throttle.

Who Should Skip It

Sites needing firewall protection, malware scanning, or real-time threat intelligence should skip this and use Wordfence or Really Simple Security instead. If you are already running a broader security plugin with built-in login limiting, adding this on top is redundant. Larger enterprises handling regulated data should not rely on a single-purpose 100,000-install plugin as their only login defence.

The Bottom Line

WPS Limit Login delivers exactly what it promises, and the 98/100 user rating across 83 reviews confirms it works reliably for its narrow purpose. However, with 0 out of 1 support thread resolved and an overall quality score of 71.49, it is best treated as a supplementary tool rather than a standalone security solution. Use it when you need a lightweight login throttle, but pair it with broader protections for serious security needs.

Pick this when you want an all-in-one security suite with login protection plus SSL, firewall, and vulnerability detection in a single package.

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

Pick this when you need a full enterprise-grade security solution with login limiting bundled alongside a firewall and malware scanner.

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

Pick this when you also want backups, performance, and security managed centrally by Automattic across multiple sites.

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

Pick this when you want login throttling plus a broader set of free security features like firewall rules and content protection.

WPS Hide Login 89/100

Pick this when you want to complement or replace login limiting by simply changing the login URL rather than throttling attempts.