About this plugin
BruteFort is your WordPress site’s complete login security solution focused on four core protections: Rate Limit, Custom Login URL, Geo Blocking, and IP Restriction.
Protect against brute force attacks, hide your login page with a custom URL, block countries with geo rules, and control access using IP whitelists/blacklists – all in one lightweight, performance-optimized plugin.
Whether you’re running a blog, a WooCommerce store, or a membership site, BruteFort keeps bots, hackers, and unauthorized users out while maintaining fast page speeds.
🔐 Core Security Features
🛡️ Rate Limit & Brute Force Protection
– Limit repeated login attempts per IP
– Configure attempt windows and lockout duration
– Apply progressive lockouts for repeated abuse
– Reduce automated credential stuffing and bot attacks
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– Reduce scanner and bot traffic on known login endpoints
– Keep login access private for authorized users
🌐 Geo Blocking (Country-Based Restrictions)
– Block or allow login attempts by country
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– Whitelist mode: Only allow login from selected countries
– IP geolocation detection (Cloudflare compatible)
– Perfect for region-specific sites or blocking high-risk countries
📍 IP Restriction (Whitelist & Blacklist)
– Enforce custom IP allow/deny rules for login protection
– Add individual IPs or CIDR ranges
– Instantly block suspicious IPs
– Whitelist your own IP to prevent lockouts
– Bulk IP management with easy interface
📊 Real-Time Monitoring & Logs
– View failed login attempts in real-time
– Track IP addresses, usernames, and timestamps
– Filter logs by status, date, or IP
– Manual unlock for accidentally locked users
– Export logs for security audits
⚡ Performance & Compatibility
– Lightweight and performance-optimized
– Works with Cloudflare, proxy servers, and CDNs
– Compatible with most security plugins
– Dark mode UI support
– No impact on page load speeds
🎯 Perfect For
- WooCommerce stores protecting customer data and preventing unauthorized access
- Membership sites restricting access by geographic location
- Corporate websites blocking countries where business doesn’t operate
- Blog owners hiding login page from automated bots and scanners
- Agencies managing multiple client sites with different security requirements
- High-traffic sites experiencing frequent brute force attacks
- International sites wanting region-specific login restrictions
🚀 Why Choose BruteFort?
- Core protection stack: Rate Limit + Custom Login URL + Geo Blocking + IP Restriction
- Easy to use: Simple, intuitive interface with no complex configuration
- Performance-focused: Minimal resource usage, no site slowdown
- SEO-friendly: Properly handles redirects and 404s
- Privacy-conscious: No external API calls for basic features (optional geo API)
- Regular updates: Actively maintained with new features added regularly