Defyn Security Manager – Hide Login, 2FA & Brute-Force Protection
v1.2.2by Defyn · updated 23 days ago
Hide wp-admin behind a custom login URL and stop brute-force attacks with two-factor authentication, login limits, IP rules and an activity log.
- Rank
- #24,272
- Up177 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 33
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 708
- 708 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Defyn Security Manager at a glance
Defyn Security Manager is a WordPress plugin by Defyn with 30+ active installs, the #24,272 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 25% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2.2 came out on Oct 16, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 44 plugins tagged “hide login”, it ranks #8. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats121 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Defyn Security Manager |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 33 · +3.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 32 |
Rank over time
#24,272 · up 753 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,272 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #24,449 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #24,582 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #24,879 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #24,759 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #24,800 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #25,092 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #25,101 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #25,025 |
Growth %
Average +0.26% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +3.13% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.61% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +3.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +11.11% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -12.90% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.13% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #25101 → #24879
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.2
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jun 24, 2026
- Last updated
- Oct 16, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Defyn Security Manager
How many websites use Defyn Security Manager?
Defyn Security Manager is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #24,272 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Defyn Security Manager been downloaded?
708 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Defyn Security Manager last updated?
Version 1.2.2 came out on Oct 16, 2026 (3 weeks ago).
Is Defyn Security Manager compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Defyn Security Manager still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 3 weeks ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Defyn Security Manager have?
No one has reviewed Defyn Security Manager on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Defyn Security Manager?
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 33 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 708 |
| Author | Defyn |
| First released | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Version | 1.2.2 |
| Requires WP | 5.8 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 16, 2026 |
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