WordPress Login Exposure Checker
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See how exposed your WordPress login is. We check wp-login.php and wp-admin, whether the admin redirects to login, whether basic auth protects it, and whether a custom login URL is set, then rate the risk.
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How the Checker Works
- Request login paths, wp-login.php and wp-admin are probed.
- Read responses, redirects and auth prompts are detected.
- Check protection, basic auth and custom URLs are noted.
- Rate the risk, you get a verdict and hardening steps.
Why It Matters
- Brute-force noise, the default login is the top automated target.
- Credential stuffing, exposed logins invite leaked-password attacks.
- Server load, fewer login attempts means less wasted capacity.
- Defence in depth, moving and protecting login adds real friction.
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WordPress Login Exposure Checker: FAQ
What does the WordPress login exposure checker do?
It checks whether your wp-login.php and wp-admin paths are reachable, whether wp-admin redirects logged-out users to the login page, whether the login is protected by additional authentication, and whether a custom login URL is in use.
Why is an exposed login page a risk?
A default login URL at wp-login.php is the first place automated bots target for brute-force and credential-stuffing attacks. Reducing its exposure cuts down on malicious traffic and login attempts.
Should I hide or move my login page?
Moving the login URL stops the bulk of automated attacks that hammer the default path. It is not a complete defence on its own, but combined with strong passwords and rate limiting it noticeably reduces noise and risk.
What is the best way to protect wp-login.php?
Use a strong unique password, enable two-factor authentication, add server-level rate limiting or a firewall rule, and consider HTTP basic auth or a custom login slug. Layer these rather than relying on any single measure.
What does basic auth protection mean here?
If the tool reports basic auth protection, your login page is behind an HTTP authentication prompt at the server level. This is a strong barrier because attackers must pass it before WordPress even processes a login.
Does moving the login URL break anything?
When done with a reputable plugin or proper server rules, no. Bookmarks to the old URL stop working, which is the point. Make sure you and your team know the new URL before you switch.
Is the check safe and read-only?
Yes. It only requests the login and admin paths to read their response codes. It never submits credentials or attempts to log in, and it stores nothing.
Is this login exposure checker free?
Yes. It is free, requires no signup, and works on any public WordPress site.
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