Security Optimizer vs WP Login Form
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| Feature | Security Optimizer v1.6.9 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free · ★ 4.5/5 Visit Details | WP Login Form v1.0.14 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.6/5 Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 1M+ | 7,000+ |
| Last updated | October 14, 2026 | August 24, 2026 |
| Editions | Security Optimizer | WP Login Form · Force Redirect ($) · Custom Error ($) |
| Pros | Login attempt limits and two-factor login; Activity log and custom login URL; Free, with no paid tier in the code | Free shortcode for a login form anywhere on the front end; Optional redirect after login set per shortcode; Google reCAPTCHA v3 option for the login form; Settings page covers the form options in one place |
| Cons | No malware scanner; No web application firewall or request filtering; Some hardening rules are written to .htaccess | Form only, with no registration or password reset pages; reCAPTCHA v3 loads Google's script on pages with the form; Extra behaviour such as forced redirects needs the separate add-ons |
| More features | ||
| Other features | XSS protection headers, XML-RPC blocking, Directory hardening, Custom login URL, Disable theme and plugin editors, Hide WordPress version, Salt shaker (rotate auth keys) | wp_login_form shortcode, Redirect attribute after login, Google reCAPTCHA v3 on the login form, Settings page under Settings menu, Add-ons tab with links to paid add-ons |
| Integrations | ||
| Other | — | Google reCAPTCHA |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7 | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | — |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Phones home | No | No |
| External services | sgwpdemo.com | — |
| Shortcodes | — | 1 |
| Custom tables | 2 | — |