Website security is one of the top priorities for any WordPress site owner. One of the most common vulnerabilities faced by WordPress users is unauthorized login attempts through the default login page. If attackers gain access, the consequences can be serious — from data breaches to compromised site functionality. That’s where Login Defender comes in, offering a reliable and effective way to protect your WordPress login page and track suspicious activity.

What Is Login Defender?

Login Defender is a powerful WordPress security plugin designed to help site administrators protect their websites from brute-force login attacks. The plugin allows you to change the default WordPress login URL and block unauthorized access attempts to wp-login.php and wp-admin areas when users are not logged in. It also tracks and logs all failed login attempts, providing valuable data such as the IP address, browser type, and timestamp of each attempt.

Key Features Of Login Defender

• Custom Login URL: Change your default login page to a unique, custom slug, making it harder for attackers to locate the login screen.
• Block Unauthorized Access: Prevent access to wp-login.php and wp-admin pages for non-logged-in users, closing common entry points for hackers.
• Track Failed Login Attempts: Keep detailed records of unsuccessful login attempts, including the visitor’s IP address, browser, and the exact time of the attempt.
• View Login Attempt Statistics: Monitor security trends with clear statistics showing login attempt data from the last 24 hours, 7 days, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year.
• Reset Login Logs: Quickly clear or reset login attempt records directly from the WordPress admin dashboard.
• Enhanced Protection Against Brute-Force Attacks: Minimize the risk of unauthorized logins and safeguard your site from repetitive login attempts.

How To Set Up Login Defender

Getting started with Login Defender is quick and simple:

1. Install and activate Login Defender plugin.
2. Navigate to Settings -> Login Defender in your WordPress dashboard.
3. Enable the Custom Login URL option.
4. Enter a custom slug like my-login using letters, numbers, underscores, or hyphens.
5. Save your settings and your new login page will be accessible at https://yourdomain.com/my-login.

To monitor login attempts, visit the settings page, where you can view up-to-date statistics and clear logs when necessary with a single click.