Apocalypse Meowv23.2.0
A simple, light-weight collection of tools to harden WordPress security and help mitigate common types of attacks.
Alternatives to Janric Shield
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WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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All-in-one WordPress authentication: social login, magic links, 2FA, brute force protection, session management & security hardening.
Nahnu Login Shieldv1.0.15
Hyperfocused login security. CAPTCHA, brute-force lockout, geo-blocking, 2FA, honeypot, and edge WAF — all from one screen. 100% free.
Hide your login page behind a secret URL, limit login attempts, and block brute force attacks. Includes lockout thresholds and instant email alerts.
Limit login attempts the smart way: stops password-guessing bots and botnets on wp-login, WooCommerce and XML-RPC, without locking out real people.
NaveenCodes Login Guardv1.1.0
Brute-force protection, live login-attempt log, IP block/allow lists, and instant email alerts — all on your server, zero external requests.
Move the login page to your own address, stop password guessing, add a 2-step email code for admins and harden WordPress, with a log of every login.
LogiSheild Security with 2FA, limit login, custom login URL, and temp login is your go-to login security plugin for WordPress.
DadsFam Login Securityv3.1.1
Stops brute-force attacks with its own self-learning Brain that knows your real people, locks bots out fast and fixes its own setup.
Protect your WordPress login form from bots and brute force attacks with Google reCAPTCHA, a slide-to-unlock captcha, or an icon captcha.