Limit Attempts by BestWebSoft – WordPress Anti-Bot and Security Plugin for Login and Forms vs Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements

Limit Attempts is a powerful WordPress security plugin that protects your site from brute-force attacks and bot logins. It limits the number of failed login attempts per user and blocks IP addresses for a configurable time period based on your settings. You can manage deny and allow lists, receive email alerts, and hide login or contact forms from blocked users. This plugin offers seamless protection without the need for coding and is compatible with other BestWebSoft security tools. Shield your site against automated attacks and unauthorized access today. View Demo Free Features Automatically block IP addresses after exceeding allowed login attempts Add IPs that exceed block limit to deny list automatically Manually add IP addresses to: Deny list Allow list Compatible with Contact Form: Set email sending interval Set number of emails allowed per interval Hide login, register, and lost password forms for blocked or denylisted IPs Add denylisted IPs to .htaccess file with Htaccess to reduce database load Treat incorrect captcha as a failed login with Captcha View detailed login attempt statistics: IP address Failed attempts Block count Status Customize error messages for: Failed login Blocked users Denylisted users Send email alerts for blocked and denylisted users to: User email Custom email Limit Attempts Captcha for default forms Limit Attempts export/import Compatible with latest WordPress version Incredibly simple settings for fast setup without modifying code Detailed step-by-step documentation and videos Multilingual and RTL ready Pro Features All Free features included, plus: Add IP ranges and masks to deny/allow list Block IPs by country using GeoIP database Deny or allow access by email address or domain Control total failed attempts before block Manage deny/allow lists with: Country IP range Reason Compatible with: Captcha Pro Captcha Plus reCaptcha Configure rules for non-existent usernames: Use standard block settings Immediate IP block Immediate deny list Log tab includes: IP address Username Password Hostname Event type Form source Timestamp Login statistics and brute-force attempts chart in settings and dashboard widget Multisite network settings support Use plugin’s captcha on default forms Priority support within 1 business day (Support Policy) Upgrade to Pro Now Got a feature request? We want to hear it: Suggest a Feature Documentation & Videos [Doc] User Guide [Doc] Installation [Video] Installation Instruction Help & Support Need help? Visit our Help Center – https://support.bestwebsoft.com/ Translation Polish (pl_PL) – thanks to Damian Dąbrowski Russian (ru_RU) Ukrainian (uk) Italian (it_IT) Portuguese (pt_PT) Arabic (ar) German (de_DE) Spanish (es_ES) French (fr_FR) Help us improve translations! Send PO/MO files via Support Form or use Poedit. Recommended Plugins Updater – Auto-update WordPress, plugins, and themes. Captcha – Anti-spam captcha plugin for WordPress forms. Htaccess – Allow/deny access by IP, hostname, etc.

Building new pages with Gutenberg? Explore VovaBlocks, a focused collection of native marketing and content blocks from the creator of Shortcodes Ultimate. View VovaBlocks → About Shortcodes Ultimate Shortcodes Ultimate is a WordPress shortcode plugin for adding tabs, accordions, buttons, FAQs, sliders, carousels, lightboxes, columns, boxes and other reusable content elements without coding. It is ideal for site owners who want richer content layouts and practical UI elements without switching to a full page builder. Use Shortcodes Ultimate in the Block Editor, Classic Editor, widgets and template files. Generate shortcodes visually, preview the result before inserting it, and reuse the same elements across posts, pages and existing shortcode-based content. Trusted by hundreds of thousands of WordPress sites, Shortcodes Ultimate helps you replace multiple single-purpose UI plugins with one maintained toolkit. Explore live examples What you can build With Shortcodes Ultimate, you can quickly add common WordPress content elements such as: Accordions and FAQ sections Responsive tabs CTA buttons and download buttons Boxes, notes and callouts Columns and layout helpers Sliders and carousels Lightboxes for images and custom content Post lists and dynamic content blocks Spoilers, toggles and expandable content Media embeds and visual content blocks Instead of installing a separate plugin for every small content element, Shortcodes Ultimate gives you one maintained toolkit for everyday WordPress content tasks. Works with modern and classic WordPress workflows Shortcodes Ultimate works with the Block Editor, Classic Editor, widgets and template files. You can insert shortcodes manually, use WordPress shortcode blocks or use the built-in shortcode generator to configure elements visually. This makes the plugin useful for: Site owners who want to improve content without coding Bloggers and affiliate publishers who need reusable CTA and content blocks Agencies and freelancers maintaining multiple WordPress sites Developers who want shortcode-friendly output in templates Existing sites with older content that already uses shortcodes Why use Shortcodes Ultimate? 50+ ready-to-use WordPress shortcodes Visual shortcode generator Live preview Works with the Block Editor and Classic Editor Shortcodes can be used in posts, pages, widgets and template files Responsive elements that work with your theme Built-in Custom CSS editor Developer-friendly hooks and documentation Free version available on WordPress.org Pro version available for advanced shortcodes, extra styles and premium support Why shortcodes still matter in WordPress The WordPress Block Editor is great for visual content editing, but shortcodes are still useful when you need portable, reusable content elements that work across different parts of a WordPress site. Shortcodes are especially helpful when you want to: Reuse the same content element in many posts or pages Add dynamic content inside widgets or templates Maintain older WordPress sites that already use shortcodes Work across Classic Editor and Block Editor workflows Add content elements without switching to a full page builder Keep common UI elements available through a simple text-based syntax Shortcodes Ultimate is designed for these practical workflows. It gives you a large collection of ready-made shortcodes and a visual generator, so you do not need to write shortcode syntax manually unless you want to. Free and Pro The free version of Shortcodes Ultimate includes a large collection of useful shortcodes for everyday WordPress content tasks. Shortcodes Ultimate Pro adds advanced shortcodes, additional styles, Content Slider, Pricing Table, Testimonials, Shortcode Creator, Elementor support and premium support. Compare Free and Pro Useful links Documentation Live Examples Pro features Support