by Oliver Campion 4.7 (9 reviews)

Block wp-login

Name: Block wp-login
Rating: 4.7 (9 reviews)
Author: Oliver Campion

Blocks direct access to wp-login.php and replaces it with a secret login URL to reduce brute-force traffic on Apache servers.

Block wp-login ranks #8,371 among WordPress.org plugins with 600+ active installations, is #508 of 4,488 in the Security category, a 4.7/5 rating from 9 reviews, and was last updated Aug 13, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Compatible with WP 7.1

v1.5.8 Current Version v1.5.8

Updated 1 month ago Last Update on 13 Aug, 2026

Refreshed 12 hours ago Last Refreshed on

#508 of 4,488 in Security Top 25% by installs Downloads -36% this week

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#8,371

-2 this week

Active Installs

600+

-10%

KW Avg Position

68.5

0.3 better

Downloads

20K

+3 today

Support Resolved

— No change

Rating

94%

Review 4.7 out of 5

4.7 (9 reviews)

Next Milestone 700

Total Progress 65%

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Security History

Source: WPVulnerability

3 known vulnerabilities on record · 0 in the last 24 months · checked 1 month ago

Jun 27, 2019

Block wp-login [block-wp-login] < 1.3.2

Fixed in v1.3.2
Jun 27, 2019

Block wp-login [block-wp-login] < 1.3.2

Fixed in v1.3.2
Block wp-login [block-wp-login] < 1.3.2

Fixed in v1.3.2

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Plugin Details

Version: 1.5.8
Last Updated: Aug 13, 2026
Requires WP: 5.0+
Tested Up To: 7.1
PHP Version: 7.0 or higher
Author: Oliver Campion

Support & Rating

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.7
Reviews: 9
Support Threads: 0
Resolved: 0%

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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

Block wp-login is for administrators of self-hosted WordPress sites running on Apache who want to reduce automated login attacks. It replaces the default wp-login.php login page with a secret URL and blocks direct access to wp-login.php with a 403 response to cut down brute-force traffic.

Custom or random secret login slug
Blocks wp-login.php with 403 response
Supports password resets and registration
Supports admin email verification
Rebuilds secret login after core update
Email admins when login URL changes
Notifies owner of unknown-IP admin logins

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Block wp-login

wp-login.php is the standard WordPress endpoint for login, registration and password-reset requests. Its predictable location is frequently targeted by automated bots.

No. It blocks automated traffic aimed at the default wp-login.php address and can reduce the associated server load. If someone discovers the secret login URL, normal WordPress authentication still applies. Use strong unique passwords and other suitable security controls as well.

No. Block wp-login relies on Apache mod_rewrite and .htaccess. Do not activate it on Nginx or another server that does not process Apache .htaccess rules.

Yes. Password-reset emails, reset forms and registration links use the secret login URL. WordPress administration email verification is also supported.

The plugin detects a changed WordPress version and rebuilds its secret copy of the current wp-login.php file. If the server is overloaded, it safely defers that work until a later administrator request.

First check the notification email sent when the URL was configured. If you have command-line access, deactivating the plugin with WP-CLI runs its cleanup routine and restores the default login endpoint. Otherwise, ask your hosting provider or developer to remove the section between # BEGIN BlockWPLogin and # END BlockWPLogin from the WordPress .htaccess file before deactivating the plugin. Take a backup before editing .htaccess.

Go to Settings > Block wp-login, clear the Private login address field and save the settings, or deactivate the plugin normally. The plugin removes its rewrite rules and generated login file.