Description
Login Defender enhances your WordPress site’s security by allowing you to change the default login URL and block direct access to wp-login.php. It also logs unauthorized login attempts with IP address, browser, and timestamp for tracking purposes. Includes stats and the ability to reset logs from the admin dashboard.
Features
- Change default login URL to a custom slug
- Block access to wp-login.php and wp-admin (if not logged in)
- Track failed login access attempts (IP, time, browser)
- View login attempt statistics: last 24h, 7d, 1m, 3m, 6m, 1y
- Clear/reset login attempt logs with one click
- Improved security against brute-force login attacks
How to use ?
Configure Settings
1. Go to Settings > Login Defender
2. Enable the switch: “Enable Custom Login URL”
3. Enter a slug like my-login (allowed: letters, numbers, _, -)
4. Save settings
Access Your New Login Page
– Example: https://yourdomain.com/mylogin
Monitor Attempts
– See login attempt stats at the top of the settings page
– Click «Clear Logs» to reset tracking data
Screenshots
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Installation
Installation from within WordPress
- Visit Plugins > Add New Plugin.
- Search for Login Defender.
- Install and activate the Login Defender plugin.
Or Manual installation
- Upload the entire
login-defenderfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Visit Plugins.
- Activate Login Defender plugin.
FAQ
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What happens to wp-login.php after enabling the plugin?
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When enabled, direct access to
wp-login.phpis blocked. Only the custom login URL you define will work. This prevents bots and attackers from targeting the default login URL. -
Can I still access wp-admin directly?
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If you are not logged in, direct access to
/wp-admin/will redirect you to the custom login URL. After logging in,/wp-admin/works normally.
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Changelog
1.0
- Initial release