Title: Hide WP Admin Login Author: AppAspect Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Published: Me 15, 2023 Last modified: Ebrel 3, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/hide-wp-admin-login/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3497962) ![](https://ps.w.org/hide-wp-admin-login/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3497959) # Hide WP Admin Login By [AppAspect Technologies Pvt. Ltd.](https://profiles.wordpress.org/appaspect/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/hide-wp-admin-login.zip) * [Details](https://cor.wordpress.org/plugins/hide-wp-admin-login/#description) * [Reviews](https://cor.wordpress.org/plugins/hide-wp-admin-login/#reviews) * [Installation](https://cor.wordpress.org/plugins/hide-wp-admin-login/#installation) * [Development](https://cor.wordpress.org/plugins/hide-wp-admin-login/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/hide-wp-admin-login/) ## Description Hide WP Admin Login helps you secure your WordPress website by changing the default login URL (wp-login.php and wp-admin) to a custom URL of your choice. Instead of exposing your login page to bots and attackers, the default URLs will return a 404 Not Found, making it harder for unauthorized users to find your login page. No core files are modified, and no complex configuration is required. ### 🚀 Key Features Change default WordPress login URL easily Default login URLs return 404 error Lightweight and fast (no performance impact) No modification of WordPress core files Simple and user-friendly settings page Works with any theme One-click activation ### 🎯 Why Use This Plugin? Most WordPress sites are targeted by bots trying to access /wp-login.php. By hiding the login URL: Reduce brute-force attacks Avoid spam login attempts Add an extra layer of protection Keep your login page private ### ⚠️ Important Note This plugin improves login URL security, but it is not a complete security solution. For better protection, also use: Strong passwords Security plugins Regular updates Backup solutions ### 📌 Use Cases Change /wp-login.php to /my-secret-login Hide admin login from public users Protect business or client websites Reduce bot traffic ## Screenshots * [[ * Plugin settings page ## Installation **From your WordPress Dashboard** 1. Go to **Plugins** › **Add New** in your WordPress admin menu. 2. In the search bar, type **“Hide WP Admin Login”**. 3. Look for our plugin in the search results, click **“Install Now”**, and then click **“Activate”**. 4. Upon activation, you will be automatically redirected to the plugin’s settings page. 5. Set your new custom login path in the **Login URL** field and click **“ Save Changes”**. **Manual Installation via Upload** 1. Download the plugin as a `.zip` file from the WordPress plugin repository. 2. Go to **Plugins** › **Add New** and click the** Upload Plugin** button at the top. 3. Choose the downloaded `.zip` file, click **“ Install Now”**, and then **“Activate”**. 4. Once activated, proceed to the settings to configure your secure login URL. **How to update your settings later** You can easily access and change your custom login URL configuration at any time by navigating to: **Settings** **Hide WP Admin Login** (which will seamlessly guide you to the correct general options section). ## FAQ ### I forgot my login URL! Rename or delete the hide-wp-admin-login plugin folder via FTP or File Manager. Then login using the default /wp-login.php. Alternatively, check your database for option hwal_page. ### Will this plugin fully secure my website? No. This plugin only hides the login URL. Use additional security practices for full protection. ### Does this plugin affect my website performance? No. It is lightweight and does not slow down your website. ### What happens after deactivation? Your website returns to default WordPress login behavior. ### Registration and lost password URL Use: /{your_custom_url}?action=register /{your_custom_url}?action=lostpassword ### Can it conflict with other plugins? In rare cases, it may conflict with security or caching plugins that modify login behavior. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “Hide WP Admin Login” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ AppAspect Technologies Pvt. Ltd. ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/appaspect/) [Translate “Hide WP Admin Login” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/hide-wp-admin-login) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/hide-wp-admin-login/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/hide-wp-admin-login/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/hide-wp-admin-login/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/hide-wp-admin-login/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.1.1 * Improved admin settings page layout for better clarity * Updated plugin description for easier understanding * Updated small screenshots to better reflect settings * Minor performance improvements * Clarified installation steps for easier setup #### 1.1.0 Improved description and UI clarity Added FAQ and use case section Minor performance improvements Better compatibility with latest WordPress version #### 1.0.0 Initial release ## Meta * Version **1.1.1** * Last updated **1 week ago** * Active installations **500+** * WordPress version ** 5.6 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * PHP version ** 7.1 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/hide-wp-admin-login/) * Tags * [Change Login URL](https://cor.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/change-login-url/)[custom login url](https://cor.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/custom-login-url/) * [Advanced View](https://cor.wordpress.org/plugins/hide-wp-admin-login/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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