Give extra protection to your wordpress admin by rename default wordpress admin url i.e /wp-admin and set numbers of unsuccessful attempts.
| Author: | WP-EXPERTS.IN (profile at wordpress.org) |
| WordPress version required: | 6.0 |
| WordPress version tested: | 6.9.1 |
| Plugin version: | 4.2 |
| Added to WordPress repository: | 20-10-2014 |
| Last updated: | 05-02-2026 |
| Rating, %: | 72 |
| Rated by: | 50 |
| Plugin URI: | https://www.wp-experts.in/products/protect-wp... |
| Total downloads: | 534 622 |
| Active installs: | 10 000+ |
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Protect WP Admin adds an extra security layer to your WP site by allowing you to rename and secure the wp-admin and wp-login.php URLs.
- Change default admin URL (e.g., /wp-admin to /myadmin)
- Restrict access to dashboard by roles or specific user IDs
- Customize login page colors and logo
- Block access to default login URLs
Stop bots and hackers from brute-forcing your login page. This plugin is ideal for any site looking to increase login security without modifying core files.
Video Demo:
https://youtu.be/Mxr2MLDNACE
Pro Add-on Available:
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Features
- Define Custom WP Admin Login URL (e.g., http://yourdomain.com/myadmin)
- Add custom logo and styling to login page
- Restrict wp-admin access to only admin or defined user IDs
- Redirect all unauthorized users and bots
Pro Features
- Rename wp-admin completely
- Set login attempt limits
- Track login history
- Change usernames
- More style controls
Get the Pro Version:
Protect WP Admin Pro
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.
https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
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