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Rename wp-admin login

By Nuno Sarmento

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Rename wp-admin login Review - In-Depth Analysis

Rename wp-admin login URL to any custom URL you prefer. This plugin intercepts requests without altering core files.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.76/10

User Rating

4.3/5 (based on 6+ reviews)

Active Installations

8,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Rename wp-admin login is a plugin that allows us to rename wp-admin login URL to anything you want. It does not change WordPress core files, the plugin simply intercepts page requests and works on any WordPress website.

After you activate this plugin the wp-admin URL and wp-login.php will become unavailable, so you should bookmark or remember the URL. Disabling this plugin brings your site back exactly to the state it was before.

To use the plugin, go under Settings and then click on 'Permalinks' and change your URL under 'Rename wp-admin login'.

Step 1: Add new login URL. Step 2: Add redirect URL.

Comparing to Alternatives

Rename wp-admin login is a focused plugin designed to change the default WordPress admin login URL, enhancing security by obscurity. Compared to other plugins, it offers a lightweight and straightforward solution without extra features.

Top alternatives

Rename wp-admin login

Strengths

Simple and easy to set up
Lightweight with minimal code
Effectively changes the admin login URL
Reliable performance with fast operation

Weaknesses

No built-in cleanup of database entries upon uninstall
Lacks advanced customization options
No premium version with extended features

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's ease of use and reliability, though some issues have been reported regarding access after changing the login URL.

Positive highlights

'Easy to setup; fast in use; small in size and cleverly coded.' - scanID
'Thank you so much for making this plugin' - fmom
'Excellent, thank you' - fajardadev
'Very good work! Reliable and minimal code.' - nmrockswp
'Lightweight and useful; easy to set up.' - Neotrendy

Common complaints

After uninstalling, manual database cleanup is required
Some users experienced being locked out after changing the login URL

Weaknesses

No automated removal of plugin data on uninstall
Potential risk of losing admin access if misconfigured

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, lightweight plugin to change their WordPress admin login URL for basic security enhancement without extra features.

Not ideal for

Users who want advanced login customization, automated cleanup, or guaranteed recovery options in case of misconfiguration.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides the core functionality of renaming the wp-admin login URL with a lightweight and easy-to-use interface.

Final Verdict

Rename wp-admin login is a straightforward and efficient plugin for users wanting to obscure their WordPress admin login URL with minimal fuss.

While it excels in simplicity and reliability, users should be cautious about potential lockout issues and manual cleanup after uninstalling.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Rename wp-admin login plugin.

Change Wp-login

Custom Login Url

Rename Wp-admin Login

Screenshots

FAQ

Did you forgot the login URL? Or for any other reason you can’t login on the website you will need to delete the plugin via SFT/FTP or cPanel on your hosting.

Path for the plugin folder:
/wp-content/plugins/rename-wp-admin-login