Free brute-force login protection and XML-RPC blocking, plus an optional bot firewall backed by the live ZeroBot threat network.
Alternatives to eSherpa Login Guard
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Login Armorv2.10.1
Thirteen security modules + AI briefing: hide login, request firewall, brute force, 2FA, password policy, sessions, hardening, audit log. No upsells.
OrioleOne Master Guardv1.1.2
All-in-one WordPress security with brute-force protection, hardening controls, and a clear failed login audit log.
Security plugin with malware scanning, brute-force protection, login security, IP blocking, activity logs, hardening, and custom login URLs.
Gatoriov1.2.1
Lightweight brute-force protection for the WordPress login.
Kaya Login Captchav1.1.0
Protects the WordPress login, registration and lost-password forms with a simple captcha. No third-party APIs, services or dependencies required.
FPX Security Guardv1.4.1
Login protection, two-factor authentication, firewall and hardening for WordPress. Nothing leaves your server — no account, no cloud dashboard.
LC Anti-Spam Registrationv1.4.20
Prevent fake and automated bot registrations with lightweight honeypots, rate limiting, and intelligent username analysis.
LogiSheild Security with 2FA, limit login, custom login URL, and temp login is your go-to login security plugin for WordPress.
Firewall, 9 malware scanners, 2FA, country blocking, audit log preview — all free. 750+ WAF rules and 170,000+ signatures. No paywall.