Stop Brute-Force Attacks Cold
Simple, effective login protection for WordPress. Progressive delays make brute-force attacks impractical — zero configuration needed.
How It Works
Failed logins get delayed. Successful logins stay instant. It's that simple.
Features
Everything you need to protect your WordPress login, nothing you don't.
Login Delay
Add a configurable delay after failed login attempts. Choose between fixed or random delays to slow down automated attacks.
Progressive Throttling
Delays increase with each consecutive failure. First attempt gets a small delay, subsequent ones get progressively longer.
IP Lockout
Automatically lock out IP addresses after a configurable number of failed attempts. Lockout duration increases with repeated offenses.
IP Whitelist
Exempt trusted IP addresses from delays and lockouts. Perfect for office IPs, VPNs, and development environments.
Email Alerts
Get notified when IP addresses get locked out. Stay informed about potential attack attempts on your site.
Failed Login Log
Track all failed login attempts with IP address, username, and timestamp. Review attack patterns and identify threats.
XML-RPC Protection
Block brute-force attacks via XML-RPC, a common attack vector often overlooked by other security plugins.
18 Languages
Fully translated and ready for international sites. Includes support for English, Spanish, French, German, and 14 more languages.
Why It Matters
Brute-force attacks are the #1 threat to WordPress sites. Automated bots can attempt thousands of password combinations per minute against an unprotected login page.
A simple 5-second delay reduces attack throughput from 1,000+ attempts per minute to just 12. Combined with progressive throttling and IP lockout, Login Delay Shield makes brute-force attacks completely impractical — without affecting legitimate users.