Custom Login vs Security Optimizer
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| Feature | Custom Login v3.3.0 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.8/5 Visit Details | Security Optimizer v1.6.9 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free · ★ 4.5/5 Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 10,000+ | 1M+ |
| Last updated | August 27, 2026 | October 14, 2026 |
| Editions | Teydea Login Customizer · Teydea Login Customizer PRO ($) | Security Optimizer |
| Pros | Live preview of changes in the settings screen; Per-language labels, button text and notices; Multisite and network activation supported | Login attempt limits and two-factor login; Activity log and custom login URL; Free, with no paid tier in the code |
| Cons | Templates and advanced backgrounds need the PRO version; Post-login redirects by role are PRO only; Styling only, no login security features | No malware scanner; No web application firewall or request filtering; Some hardening rules are written to .htaccess |
| Mentioned in our posts | 1 | — |
| More features | ||
| Other features | Live preview via REST endpoint, Custom logo with link and sizing, Styles for form container, inputs, labels and buttons, Social media icon links under the form, Custom login notices, Custom CSS field, Per-language text using installed languages, Pre-designed templates, advanced backgrounds, role redirects ($) | XSS protection headers, XML-RPC blocking, Directory hardening, Custom login URL, Disable theme and plugin editors, Hide WordPress version, Salt shaker (rotate auth keys) |
| Requires WordPress | 6.6 | 4.7 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.0 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Phones home | No | No |
| External services | — | sgwpdemo.com |
| Custom tables | — | 2 |