WP fail2ban — WordPress Login Plugin
WP fail2ban – Advanced Security
by invisnet · WordPress.org page · Website
WP fail2ban has 60,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 2,007,324 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on April 29, 2025, tested up to WordPress 6.8.8.
WP fail2ban at a glance
Is WP fail2ban well maintained?
WP fail2ban reviews and ratings
71 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Where WP fail2ban ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that WP fail2ban appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Login Plugins | #10 by tag, not in search | #47 | – |
| Best Security Plugins | #34 by tag, not in search | #61 | – |
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Details
WP fail2ban uses fail2ban to protect your WordPress site.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings WP fail2ban competes in
Tags
- Brute Force
- fail2ban
- login
- security
- syslog
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- Version
- 5.4.1
- Last updated
- Apr 29, 2025
- First published
- Oct 19, 2012
- Requires WordPress
- 4.2
- Tested up to
- 6.8.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
WP fail2ban FAQ
How many active installs does WP fail2ban have?
WordPress.org reports 60,000+ active installs for WP fail2ban as of September 7, 2026.
Is WP fail2ban still maintained?
The last release was on April 29, 2025, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.
Does WP fail2ban have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 0 of 1 recent support threads for WP fail2ban are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is WP fail2ban free?
WP fail2ban is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does WP fail2ban rank among Login Plugins?
WP fail2ban is #47 in the WordPress.org Login Plugins ranking.