Brute Force Protector is a WordPress plugin that monitors failed login attempts and temporarily blocks IP addresses that exceed configured limits. It helps site owners protect wp-login.php and the WordPress admin area from brute-force, credential-stuffing, and dictionary attacks.
In the Website firewall, bot & spam protection space, Brute Force Protector takes a focused approach. It focuses on preventing automated login attacks and unauthorized access to WordPress sites. Brute Force Protector is a B2B product aimed at wordPress site owners and administrators. Brute Force Protector costs nothing to use. It ships for the web, and it can be self-hosted.
Behind Brute Force Protector is Kanhaiya Yaduwanshi, and it first shipped in 2026. Among its 6 catalogued features are login attempt limits, IP blocking, and failed login tracking.
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