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Plugin info

Total downloads: 524,386
Active installs: 10,000
Total reviews: 50
Average rating: 3.6
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 2 language(s)
Contributors: 2
Last updated: 7/9/2025 (175 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 10/20/2014 (11 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 6.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: f

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Maintained • Last updated 175 days ago • 50 reviews

56/100

Is Protect WP Admin abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 175 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: f

Ratings

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Developers

WP-EXPERTS.IN (Owner)23WP-EXPERTS.IN23

Languages

Swedish14,890

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Description

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:
Click here to download add-on

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

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/
  2. Activate the plugin via the Plugins screen
  3. Go to Settings > Protect WP Admin to configure the plugin
  4. Update permalink structure under Settings > Permalinks (important!)

Frequently Asked Questions

I’m locked out of admin. What can I do?

Rename the plugin folder via FTP (e.g., /protect-wp-admin to /pwa-disabled). This disables the plugin.

I see a 404 page at the new login URL

Ensure your .htaccess is writable and permalinks are not set to “Plain.”

Can I restrict users by role?

Yes. Only administrators or allowed user IDs will have wp-admin access if enabled.

Does it work with custom themes?

Yes. It works independently of your theme.

Does it block brute force attacks?

It blocks access to the default login URLs, which stops many automated attacks.

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Screenshots

  1. Settings Panel

    Settings Panel

  2. Login Customization

    Login Customization

  3. Restriction Settings

    Restriction Settings

  4. Pro Features Preview

    Pro Features Preview

  5. Login Tracker (Pro)

    Login Tracker (Pro)

Changelog

4.0

  • Fixed major bug
  • Tested with WordPress 6.6.2

3.8

  • Security updates
  • Tested with WordPress 5.9.3

3.7

  • Fixed URL issue
  • Code optimization

3.6

  • Optimized code and security
  • Tested with WordPress 5.8.2

3.5

  • Resolved double slash issue in login URL

3.4

  • Added admin bar restriction for non-admin users

3.3

  • Fixed login page not found when installed in subdirectory
  • Released Add-on v2.0

3.0 – 1.0

  • Initial stable releases with improvements and bug fixes
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