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<p>Web-Art Login Shield with reCAPTCHA is a focused security plugin that protects WordPress authentication, Elementor Login widgets and Elementor Forms against automated attacks.</p>
<p>It strengthens wp-login.php, Elementor Login and Elementor Forms by integrating Google reCAPTCHA v2 verification and optional IP-based rate limiting, without replacing or modifying WordPress core authentication logic.</p>
<p>The plugin is intentionally lightweight and transparent:<br />
– no ads<br />
– no telemetry or analytics sent to the author<br />
– no third-party dashboards provided by the plugin<br />
– no all-in-one security suite overhead</p>
<p>All login protection modules (reCAPTCHA, Login Protect, Advanced login URL) are opt-in and disabled by default.</p>
<p>Additionally, the plugin can apply a small XML-RPC hardening rule-set (disables a few high-risk XML-RPC methods) to reduce common abuse vectors. This does not disable XML-RPC completely. XML-RPC hardening is applied only when Login Protect is enabled and “Protect XML-RPC logins” is enabled.</p>
<p>Each module (reCAPTCHA, Login Protect, Advanced login URL) can be enabled independently. Elementor reCAPTCHA options require reCAPTCHA to be configured and verified.</p>
<h3>Key Features</h3>
<h4>reCAPTCHA v2 integration</h4>
<ul>
<li>reCAPTCHA v2 checkbox for wp-login.php (when enabled and IP is not allowlisted)</li>
<li>server-side token verification for WordPress login and Elementor Forms validation</li>
<li>reCAPTCHA must be verified before enabling protection</li>
</ul>
<h4>Elementor reCAPTCHA options</h4>
<ul>
<li>automatic frontend injection for Elementor Login widgets (when enabled)</li>
<li>optional frontend injection for Elementor Forms (Elementor Pro) (when enabled)</li>
<li>Custom Alignment: Ability to set Left, Center, or Right alignment for reCAPTCHA in both Elementor Login and Elementor Forms directly from plugin settings.</li>
<li>Elementor frontend scripts inject reCAPTCHA only when they detect relevant widgets/forms in the DOM (supports dynamically loaded content, popups, AJAX, etc.)</li>
<li>Google reCAPTCHA scripts are not loaded for allowlisted IPs</li>
</ul>
<h4>Whitelist IPs (reCAPTCHA)</h4>
<ul>
<li>reCAPTCHA IP allowlist (allowlisted IPs bypass reCAPTCHA checks on wp-login.php, Elementor Login and Elementor Forms; Login Protect may still apply)</li>
<li>reCAPTCHA allowlist accepts one entry per line (exact IP match only)</li>
<li>optional note format supported: IP | reason (reason is ignored for matching)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Login Protect (IP-based lockouts)</h4>
<ul>
<li>failed login attempt counting per IP address</li>
<li>timed lockouts after a configurable threshold</li>
<li>blocked IP list (lockouts expire automatically after the configured lockout time)</li>
<li>recent security event log (stored locally)</li>
<li>wp-login.php lockout UX: countdown notice and temporary submit blocking during an active lockout</li>
<li>Login Protect is independent of reCAPTCHA (can be enabled and used without reCAPTCHA enabled)</li>
<li>three practical protection modes:
<ul>
<li>MODE 1 – reCAPTCHA only</li>
<li>MODE 2 – reCAPTCHA + Login Protect</li>
<li>MODE 3 – Login Protect only</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4>Trusted IPs (Login Protect)</h4>
<ul>
<li>separate allowlists for reCAPTCHA and Login Protect (exact IP match only)</li>
<li>Login Protect allowlist accepts one entry per line (exact IP match only)</li>
<li>optional note format supported: IP | reason (reason is ignored for matching)</li>
</ul>
<h4>REST API and XML-RPC protection (optional)</h4>
<ul>
<li>optional protection for authentication attempts via XML-RPC and REST API (applies only when the corresponding checkbox is enabled; Login Protect must be enabled)</li>
</ul>
<h4>XML-RPC hardening (optional)</h4>
<ul>
<li>optionally disables a small set of high-risk XML-RPC methods commonly abused by attackers:
<ul>
<li>pingback.ping</li>
<li>pingback.extensions.getPingbacks</li>
<li>system.multicall</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>XML-RPC hardening is applied only when Login Protect is enabled and “Protect XML-RPC logins” is enabled<br />
This reduces abuse without disabling XML-RPC entirely.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Advanced login URL (optional)</h4>
<ul>
<li>single toggle enables Advanced login behavior</li>
<li>custom login endpoint (rewrites requests to the standard WordPress login handler without altering core authentication logic)</li>
<li>when Advanced is enabled, wp-login.php and wp-admin are protected for non-authenticated visitors</li>
<li>protection behavior is configured via two required fields:
<ul>
<li>Custom login URL slug (example: “secure-login-1234”)</li>
<li>Default redirect slug (recommended: “404” to display the active theme’s 404 page)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>both fields are required when Advanced is enabled (saving is blocked if any field is empty)</li>
<li>if fields are empty when enabling Advanced, the plugin auto-generates a secure random login slug and sets the redirect slug to the recommended default</li>
<li>protection applies only to non-authenticated users (logged-in users can still access wp-admin and wp-login.php)</li>
<li>safe fallback handling to avoid logout loops (wp-login.php?action=logout remains accessible)</li>
</ul>
<h4>IP Blocking (Site-wide)</h4>
<ul>
<li>single toggle enables site-wide IP blocking</li>
<li>permanently blocks selected IP addresses from accessing the entire site (returns HTTP 403)</li>
<li>blocklist accepts one entry per line (exact IP match only)</li>
<li>optional note format supported: IP | reason (reason is ignored for matching)</li>
<li>recommended use cases: persistent abuse, scraping, hostile bots, repeated attacks not covered by login-only protection</li>
<li>warning: do not add your own IP address unless you have alternative access (hosting panel / WP-CLI / database access) to remove the entry</li>
</ul>
<h3>Technical Design Principles</h3>
<ul>
<li>
<p>Fail-closed security model (scoped)<br />
If reCAPTCHA verification cannot be completed and reCAPTCHA protection is enabled for the given login or form, the request is rejected to reduce the risk of automated bypass.<br />
Administrators can always regain access by disabling the feature in plugin settings or by deactivating the plugin via hosting or FTP.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Non-intrusive defaults<br />
Login protection modules remain disabled until explicitly enabled by an administrator.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Conflict awareness<br />
If another plugin injects reCAPTCHA into login or form flows, it should be disabled to avoid duplicate widgets or verification conflicts.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Emergency config kill-switches (wp-config.php)<br />
For recovery scenarios (e.g. accidental lockouts), selected modules can be force-disabled via wp-config.php constants. This does not bypass security rules; it disables the module logic before it runs. Remove the constant to restore normal behavior.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<h3>External Services</h3>
<p>This plugin integrates with Google reCAPTCHA v2, an external service provided by Google LLC.</p>
<p>reCAPTCHA features are disabled by default. The plugin does not load reCAPTCHA scripts or send verification requests unless an administrator enables reCAPTCHA protection and/or uses the “Verify reCAPTCHA” test in the plugin settings.</p>
<p>Google’s reCAPTCHA JavaScript (https://www.google.com/recaptcha/api.js) may be loaded on:<br />
– wp-login.php (when reCAPTCHA is enabled and the visitor IP is not allowlisted)<br />
– the frontend (when Elementor Login protection is enabled and a non-allowlisted visitor loads the page; injection occurs only if Elementor Login widgets are detected in the DOM)<br />
– the frontend (when Elementor Forms protection is enabled and a non-allowlisted visitor loads the page; injection occurs only for Elementor Forms)<br />
– the plugin settings page only when an administrator runs the “Verify reCAPTCHA” test (if provided in the UI)</p>
<p>When a visitor (or admin during verification) completes the reCAPTCHA challenge:<br />
– a verification token (g-recaptcha-response) is generated in the browser<br />
– during server-side verification on your website, the token and the configured Secret Key are sent to:<br />
  https://www.google.com/recaptcha/api/siteverify<br />
– the visitor’s IP address is sent to Google as the remoteip parameter when it is available on the server</p>
<p>The plugin sends the g-recaptcha-response token to Google only when the protected form is submitted (login attempt / form submission) or when an administrator runs the “Verify reCAPTCHA” test.<br />
The plugin does not send usernames, passwords, email addresses, or any form field contents to Google – only the reCAPTCHA token, the configured Secret Key, and the visitor IP address (remoteip) when available.</p>
<p>The plugin does not store or process any data returned by Google beyond the verification result, and it does not send any telemetry, analytics, or usage data to the plugin author.</p>
<p>Note: Google reCAPTCHA may set cookies and collect additional device and usage data in the visitor’s browser, as described in Google’s privacy policy and terms. Site owners are responsible for disclosing this in their site privacy policy and obtaining consent where required by applicable law.</p>
<p>Google privacy policies apply:<br />
– https://policies.google.com/privacy<br />
– https://policies.google.com/terms</p>
<h3>Privacy</h3>
<p>This plugin does not send telemetry, analytics or usage data to the plugin author or any third party.</p>
<p>Local data stored by the plugin (for security purposes only):<br />
– IP addresses related to login attempts / lockouts (Login Protect)<br />
– timestamps of failed attempts and lockouts<br />
– last username associated with a locked IP (Login Protect)<br />
– recent security event log entries (the plugin stores up to the last 30 events; entries rotate automatically)<br />
– last reCAPTCHA configuration or HTTP error (for admin diagnostics)<br />
– permanent site-wide IP blocklist entries (optional notes stored; notes are not used for matching)</p>
<p>Data retention:<br />
– security event log keeps only the most recent entries (up to 30; automatic rotation)<br />
– Login Protect state is stored locally and is automatically pruned (e.g. stale non-locked entries are removed over time and the list is capped)<br />
– permanent site-wide IP blocklist entries are retained until removed by an administrator<br />
– plugin data can be removed during uninstall if the uninstall cleanup option is enabled</p>
<p>All data is stored locally in the WordPress database and is used solely to enforce security rules and display administrative information.</p>
<h3>Legal</h3>
<p>reCAPTCHA is a trademark of Google LLC.<br />
Elementor is a trademark of Elementor Ltd.<br />
This plugin is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google LLC or Elementor Ltd.</p>


Web-Art Login Shield with reCAPTCHA

Protect WordPress logins and Elementor Login/Forms using Google reCAPTCHA v2 and optional IP-based lockouts.

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<p>Protect your WordPress website against brute force attacks, bot attacks, and unauthorized login attempts with one of the most trusted login security plugins for WordPress.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.limitloginattempts.com" rel="nofollow ugc">Limit Login Attempts Security</a> strengthens your WordPress login security by limiting failed login attempts, blocking malicious IPs, securing wp-login.php, protecting XML-RPC, and adding powerful firewall and 2FA protection without slowing down your website.</p>
<p>Trusted by 2 million WordPress websites, Limit Login Attempts Security is designed specifically to protect the most targeted part of your website: the login page.</p>
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<h4>Why Use Limit Login Attempts Security?</h4>
<p>By default, WordPress allows unlimited login attempts. This creates a major security vulnerability where bots and attackers can repeatedly guess usernames and passwords until they gain access. This is especially important in the age of AI, where attackers now have access to faster and more sophisticated tools than ever before.</p>
<p>Limit Login Attempts Security helps stop:</p>
<ul>
<li>Brute force attacks</li>
<li>Bot login attacks</li>
<li>Credential stuffing attacks</li>
<li>XML-RPC attacks</li>
<li>Unauthorized login attempts</li>
<li>WooCommerce login abuse</li>
<li>Malicious IP access attempts</li>
</ul>
<p>The plugin automatically blocks excessive login attempts and locks out suspicious IP addresses and usernames before attackers can gain access.</p>
<h4>Features Included in the Free Version</h4>
<p><strong>Login Security & Brute Force Protection</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Limit login attempts by IP address and username</li>
<li>Automatically lock out suspicious login activity</li>
<li>Adjustable lockout duration and retry limits</li>
<li>Protect wp-login.php from automated attacks</li>
<li>Prevent brute force login attacks</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>2FA / Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Built-in two-factor authentication (2FA)</li>
<li>Add an additional layer of login protection</li>
<li>Improve WordPress account security</li>
<li>Secure administrator and user logins</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Firewall & Bot Protection</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Block malicious login requests</li>
<li>Detect suspicious login behavior</li>
<li>Reduce bot-based login attacks</li>
<li>Lightweight firewall-focused login protection</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>WooCommerce & Plugin Compatibility</strong></p>
<p>Protects:</p>
<ul>
<li>WooCommerce login pages</li>
<li>XML-RPC login requests</li>
<li>Custom login pages</li>
<li>WordPress multisite installations</li>
</ul>
<p>Compatible With:</p>
<ul>
<li>Wordfence</li>
<li>Sucuri</li>
<li>Ultimate Member</li>
<li>MemberPress</li>
<li>WPS Hide Login</li>
<li>Cloudflare and reverse proxy setups</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Login Monitoring & Notifications</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Failed login attempt logs</li>
<li>Lockout email notifications</li>
<li>Denied attempt tracking</li>
<li>Login retry visibility for users</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Access Controls</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>IP safelist and denylist support</li>
<li>Username safelist and denylist support</li>
<li>IPv6 range support</li>
<li>Custom IP origin configuration</li>
</ul>
<h4>Premium Features (Start Your Free 14 Day Trial)</h4>
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<p><strong>Advanced Cloud Protection</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Real-time malicious IP intelligence</li>
<li>Global denylist protection</li>
<li>Synchronized lockouts across websites</li>
<li>Auto IP denylist generation</li>
<li>Cloud-based login attack mitigation</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Enhanced Performance Protection</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Offload excessive failed login requests from your server</li>
<li>Reduce server strain during attacks</li>
<li>Improve stability under heavy attack conditions</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Advanced Security Features</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Country-based login blocking</li>
<li>Enhanced throttling and lockout escalation</li>
<li>Registration page protection</li>
<li>Successful login tracking</li>
<li>Enhanced lockout analytics and geolocation data</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Multi-Site & Team Features</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Shared safelist and denylist syncing</li>
<li>Shared lockout protection between domains</li>
<li>Cloud backups of IP security data</li>
<li>CSV exports of login and IP activity</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Premium Support</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Access to security-focused support specialists</li>
<li>Faster troubleshooting and assistance</li>
</ul>
<h4>Lightweight Security Built for WordPress</h4>
<p>Unlike many large security suites, Limit Login Attempts Security focuses specifically on login security and brute force protection.</p>
<p>This means:</p>
<ul>
<li>Faster performance</li>
<li>Less server overhead</li>
<li>Easier configuration</li>
<li>Strong protection without unnecessary bloat</li>
</ul>
<h4>Protect More Than Just wp-login.php</h4>
<p>Limit Login Attempts Security secures:</p>
<ul>
<li>wp-login.php</li>
<li>XML-RPC</li>
<li>WooCommerce logins</li>
<li>Custom login forms</li>
<li>Registration pages</li>
<li>Multisite logins</li>
</ul>
<h4>Trusted by Millions of WordPress Websites</h4>
<p>Limit Login Attempts Security is one of the most widely used WordPress login security plugins and has helped protect millions of websites from brute force attacks and malicious login activity.</p>
<p>Whether you run:</p>
<ul>
<li>A personal blog</li>
<li>WooCommerce store</li>
<li>Membership website</li>
<li>Agency</li>
<li>Business website</li>
<li>Enterprise WordPress network</li>
</ul>
<p>Limit Login Attempts Security helps secure your login experience with modern WordPress login protection.</p>
<h4>Upgrading from the Original Limit Login Attempts Plugin?</h4>
<p>Switching is easy:</p>
<ol>
<li>Remove the old Limit Login Attempts plugin</li>
<li>Install Limit Login Attempts Security</li>
<li>Your settings will remain intact</li>
</ol>
<h4>Translation Support</h4>
<p>Currently translated into multiple languages including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Spanish</li>
<li>French</li>
<li>German</li>
<li>Dutch</li>
<li>Turkish</li>
<li>Swedish</li>
<li>Russian</li>
<li>Romanian</li>
<li>Chinese (Traditional)</li>
<li>Brazilian Portuguese</li>
<li>And more</li>
</ul>
<h4>Secure Your WordPress Login Today</h4>
<p>Install Limit Login Attempts Security and protect your WordPress website with:</p>
<ul>
<li>Login security</li>
<li>Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)</li>
<li>Brute force protection</li>
<li>Firewall security</li>
<li>Bot protection</li>
<li>XML-RPC protection</li>
<li>WooCommerce login protection</li>
</ul>
<p>Without slowing down your website.</p>


Limit Login Attempts Security – Login Security, 2FA, Firewall, Brute Force Prevention

Love that it shows how many attempts are left, so hopefully users don't lock themselves out. Also ought to deter hackers if they see that... and if it doesn't, then they get locked out anyway :)

It works great!


некоторое время работал, потом, видимо, пришло обновление и капец - начало просто всех подряд блокировать. Зайти в админку невозможно


перестал нормально работать

Just excellent

Good plugin


Very good software. Thank you for this free version that enhances our security!


Good software.

WordPress login security with brute force protection, Two-factor authentication (2FA/MFA), firewall, IP/country blocking, and login monitoring

Web-Art Login Shield with reCAPTCHA vs Limit Login Attempts Security – Login Security, 2FA, Firewall, Brute Force Prevention