Description
Smart Hide Login is a powerful lightweight WordPress security plugin that helps protect your website by hiding the default WordPress login page. By changing the default /wp-admin and /wp-login.php URLs to a custom slug, you can significantly reduce the risk of brute force attacks and unauthorized access attempts.
Features
- Lightweight plugin that keeps your WordPress website fast and responsive
- Enhanced Security – Hide default WordPress login URLs (/wp-admin, /wp-login.php)
- Customizable login slug (default: /dashboard)
- Prevents unauthorized access attempts
- Reduces brute force attack surface
- Multi-Site Support – Works seamlessly with WordPress Multisite installations
- Network-wide settings management
- Individual site configuration options
- Fully translation-ready (English and Spanish included)
- Compatible with WordPress localization
- Professional Design – Custom welcome page for unauthorized visitors
- Responsive design that matches your theme
- Supports custom logos from your WordPress theme
- Easy Configuration – Simple settings page in WordPress admin
- Real-time slug changes with automatic rewrite rule updates
- Nonce protection for form submissions
Security Benefits
- Reduced Attack Surface – Hides WordPress from automated scanners
- Makes it harder for attackers to find your login page
- Reduces the effectiveness of targeted attacks
- Brute Force Protection – While not a complete solution, hiding the login page adds an extra layer of defense
- Works well with other security plugins and measures
Compatibility
- WordPress Versions – Compatible with WordPress 4.0+
- Works with the latest WordPress releases
- Hosting Environments – Compatible with all standard WordPress hosting
- Works with Apache, Nginx, and other web servers
- Supports various PHP versions (5.6+)
- Other Plugins – Compatible with most WordPress plugins
- Works alongside security plugins
- No conflicts with caching plugins
Translation Support
The plugin includes translation files for:
* English (en_US) – Default language
* Spanish (es_ES) – Full translation included
Additional languages can be added through WordPress’s localization system.
Screenshots
Plugin settings page 
Custom welcome page for unauthorized visitors
Installation
- Upload the
hide-loginfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Navigate to Settings Hidden (or Network Admin Settings Hidden for Multisite)
- Set your custom login slug
- Save changes
FAQ
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Will this plugin break my existing login process?
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No, the plugin maintains WordPress’s standard authentication process. Users simply access the login page through a different URL.
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Can I change the login slug after installation?
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Yes, you can change the login slug at any time through the settings page. The plugin automatically updates rewrite rules.
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Does this work with caching plugins?
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Yes, the plugin is compatible with most caching solutions. The rewrite rules ensure proper URL handling.
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Is this plugin translation-ready?
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Yes, the plugin includes translation files and is fully compatible with WordPress’s internationalization system.
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What can I do if I forget my custom login URL?
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You would need access to your hosting service and delete the plugin folder: /wp-content/plugins/smart-hide-login. After plugin deletion, you can access your WordPress backend using default URL: /wp-admin
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Contributors & Developers
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Contributors
“Hidden” has been translated into 1 locale. Thank you to the translators for their contributions.
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Changelog
1.1.0
- Initial release with core functionality
- Multi-site support
- Custom welcome page
- Translation ready