Password protect wp-login.php with HTTP Basic Authentication. Stops bots and brute force attacks at the server, before WordPress even loads.
Alternatives to Simple Login Lockdown
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WordPress login security: limit login attempts, lock out brute-force IPs, and verify new devices with a stop password, trusted devices & alerts.
GhostLock Hide Loginv1.0.4
Hide WordPress login URLs and protect against brute-force attacks with IP blocking, country detection, logs, and IP whitelisting.
Apocalypse Meowv23.2.0
A simple, light-weight collection of tools to harden WordPress security and help mitigate common types of attacks.
IC Security Guardv1.3.0
Protect your site from brute force attacks with hidden login, login lockout, Email OTP 2FA, REST API & XML-RPC hardening, and real-time email alerts.
Greyfu Login Captchav1.0.0
A lightweight captcha that protects your WordPress login page from automated bot attacks using a simple math challenge.
Brute Force Protectorv1.0.0
Protect your WordPress site from brute force attacks, login security threats, and unauthorized access. Limit login attempts, block malicious IPs, and …
Limit login attempts and stop brute force attacks. WordPress security with 2FA, firewall, bot protection, IP blocking, and secure login monitoring.
Login Delay Shieldv2.7.0
Login Delay Shield slows down brute-force attacks by adding a configurable delay to failed login attempts while keeping successful logins instant.
Hide wp-admin behind a custom login URL and stop brute-force attacks with two-factor authentication, login limits, IP rules and an activity log.