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LWS Hide Login

By AurÃ©lien LWS

Security & Privacy / Security Scanning & Malware Protection

LWS Hide Login Review - In-Depth Analysis

Secure your access to the admin page with this plugin. Redirect users trying to access admin directly. Customize your login page link for added protection.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.89/10

User Rating

4.7/5 (based on 13+ reviews)

Active Installations

20,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Secure your website with this plugin. Redirect your users if they try to access your admin page directly. Choose your own link from your login page and protect your website.

By default, the 404 page is displayed when trying to access the administration or login page without being logged in or with the wrong URL. You can change this redirection to any page you like.

By default, the login page to access your WordPress dashboard is accessible at the address of your domain to which we add the suffix /wp-admin or /wp-login.php. By changing the login address via the LWS Hide Login plugin, the wp-admin directory and the wp-login.php page become inaccessible, and you will have to use the new URL to login. If you deactivate this plugin, your site will be as it was before, accessible at the old URL.

This plugin is pre-installed when ordering one of these LWS webhosts: WordPress hosting, Classic shared web hosting, and cPanel hosting (soon).

Released under the terms of the GNU General Public License.

Comparing to Alternatives

LWS Hide Login is a straightforward plugin designed to enhance WordPress login security by changing the login URL. It competes with several plugins offering similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to use interface
Effectively hides the default login URL
Lightweight with minimal impact on site performance
Essential for basic admin page security

Weaknesses

No advanced security features like brute force protection
Lacks customization options for login URL
No premium version with extended features
Can cause login issues if URL is forgotten or misconfigured

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness, though some users report significant issues.

Positive highlights

'Very simple to use' - cheick227
'Parfait' - solen63
'Fonctionne très bien. Essentiel pour sécuriser la page admin' - saponniere
'Easy to use! I recommend it!' - jeamis

Common complaints

Compulsory review prompt on dashboard - abdulnraouf
Login becomes inaccessible even with correct link - shineandre

Weaknesses

Potential to lock out users if login URL is forgotten
Lack of support or guidance for troubleshooting login issues
No additional security beyond hiding login URL

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple and lightweight solution to hide their WordPress login page URL without extra features.

Not ideal for

Users needing comprehensive login security features or those unfamiliar with managing custom login URLs, as misconfiguration can lock them out.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides the core functionality of changing the WordPress login URL to enhance security by obscurity.

Final Verdict

LWS Hide Login offers a simple and effective way to hide the WordPress login URL, making it a useful tool for basic security enhancement.

However, users should be cautious as misconfiguration can lead to login issues, and the plugin lacks advanced security features found in alternatives.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free LWS Hide Login plugin.

security

admin access

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FAQ

Optimizing your WordPress site allows you to gain speed when loading your pages, among other things. The shorter this time is the more pleasant the navigation is for your visitors. It is also a significant asset for your web referencing on Google and other search engines. Some of the included tools also allow you to reinforce the security of your WordPress site.