Security Optimizer vs YITH Custom Login
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| Feature | Security Optimizer v1.6.9 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free · ★ 4.5/5 Visit Details | YITH Custom Login v1.7.7 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free · ★ 4.8/5 Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 1M+ | 5,000+ |
| Last updated | October 14, 2026 | April 24, 2025 |
| Editions | Security Optimizer | YITH Custom Login |
| Pros | Login attempt limits and two-factor login; Activity log and custom login URL; Free, with no paid tier in the code | Free, with no upgrade screens in the code; Background, logo, colours and typography set from one page; Custom CSS field for finer control; Templates can be overridden by developers |
| Cons | No malware scanner; No web application firewall or request filtering; Some hardening rules are written to .htaccess | Loads Google Fonts from Google when fonts are used (readme GDPR note); Styling only; no added login security features |
| Mentioned in our posts | — | 1 |
| 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) | Login Screen settings page under Appearance, Background image, colour, repeat and position, Logo image, colour and size, Mascotte image on the login form, Typography for fields and buttons, Colours for fields and submit button, including focus and hover, Custom CSS field |
| Integrations | ||
| Other | — | Google Fonts |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7 | 6.4 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 6.8 |
| Phones home | No | No |
| External services | sgwpdemo.com | fonts.googleapis.com |
| Custom tables | 2 | — |