Password protect wp-login.php with HTTP Basic Authentication. Stops bots and brute force attacks at the server, before WordPress even loads.
Alternatives to WP Security Coat
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WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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WebDmitriev Protectionv1.0.0
Lightweight security module, attack protection, and file integrity monitoring.
Lunexia Security – .htaccess Shield, Firewall, Two Factor Authentication (2FA) & Malware Protectionv3.2.2
Complete WordPress security, 2FA login protection, WAF firewall, malware scanner, 1-click quarantine, and .htaccess server hardening.
Admin Login Hide – PTIv1.0.5
Easily hide or customize your WordPress login URL to enhance security and prevent unauthorized access.
Secure your WordPress site with a core malware scanner, verify server infrastructure, and display a verified trust badge to boost visitor confidence.
WordPress hardening and login protection: security headers, enumeration blocking, rate limiting, IP whitelist, event logging and server rules.
Every WordPress exploit targets PHP. Camouflage disables PHP for public visitors and serves static HTML instead, making your site unexploitable from t …
Block wp-loginv1.5.9
Blocks direct access to wp-login.php and replaces it with a secret login URL to reduce brute-force traffic on Apache servers.
Passwordless X1280v1.0.2
Passwordless login for WordPress with smartphone biometrics and mutual authentication, based on the ITU-T X.1280 international standard.
Move your login to a custom URL. wp-login.php and wp-admin answer logged-out visitors with a clean 404 page.