Password protect wp-login.php with HTTP Basic Authentication. Stops bots and brute force attacks at the server, before WordPress even loads.
Alternatives to LyoGate — Login Security
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Relevant replacements
WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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Block wp-loginv1.5.9
Blocks direct access to wp-login.php and replaces it with a secret login URL to reduce brute-force traffic on Apache servers.
Greyfu Login Captchav1.0.0
A lightweight captcha that protects your WordPress login page from automated bot attacks using a simple math challenge.
Gatoriov1.2.1
Lightweight brute-force protection for the WordPress login.
CoxWallv1.0.1
Professional WordPress security plugin with firewall, brute-force protection, login hardening, security headers, and file integrity monitoring.
Sentinel Login Guardv1.1.0
Professional protection for WordPress login: hide login path, geo-restrict access, manage IP whitelist and blacklist, and view login statistics.
Limit login attempts, hide your login URL, log every auth event, and get email alerts — a lightweight, privacy-first login security plugin.
Protect your WordPress login page by moving /wp-login.php to a secret URL, with a fully customizable Access Denied page and live preview.
SR WORKS ArmorProv1.2.0
Free WordPress security: WAF, firewall, brute force protection, two-factor authentication, passkeys, country blocking, and security headers.
360 Orbit Login Guardv1.0.18
Protects your login against brute-force attacks: rate limiting, login history and generic error messages, with a safety net against admin lockout.