Custom Login Page Customizer vs Security Optimizer
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| Feature | Custom Login Page Customizer v2.5.4 · 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 | 90,000+ | 1M+ |
| Last updated | January 6, 2026 | October 14, 2026 |
| Editions | Custom Login Page Customizer · Login Customizer Pro ($) | Security Optimizer |
| Pros | Login page changes previewed live in the Customizer; Background, colours, fonts and logo controls; Custom CSS and JavaScript on the login screen; Includes compatibility code for Yoast SEO and Rank Math | Login attempt limits and two-factor login; Activity log and custom login URL; Free, with no paid tier in the code |
| Cons | Pro add-on needed for features beyond the core controls; Admin menu has upgrade and feedback prompts; Freemius SDK is bundled and asks for opt-in on activation | 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 | Login page controls inside the WordPress Customizer, Custom CSS and JavaScript on the login page, Dedicated login page template, Password fields on the registration form, Login page head output from saved settings, Settings and help admin pages | XSS protection headers, XML-RPC blocking, Directory hardening, Custom login URL, Disable theme and plugin editors, Hide WordPress version, Salt shaker (rotate auth keys) |
| Integrations | ||
| Plugins | Yoast SEO, Rank Math | — |
| Other | Freemius SDK | — |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0 | 4.7 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 7.0 |
| Tested up to | 6.9 | 7.1 |
| Phones home | Only if you agree | No |
| External services | wpbrigade.com, api.freemius-local.com, sandbox-api.freemius, checkout.freemius-local.com, api.wordpress.org | sgwpdemo.com |
| Custom tables | — | 2 |