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GetIced Failed Login Alerts

By Nolan
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Description

GetIced Failed Login Alerts is a lightweight WordPress security plugin that monitors failed login attempts and notifies administrators instantly.

Designed to be simple and safe, this plugin helps protect your website from brute-force attacks without the risk of locking you out.

Features include:

  • Email alerts for failed login attempts
  • Track IP addresses and login attempts
  • Optional IP blocking (disabled by default for safety)
  • Temporary auto-unblock system
  • Whitelist trusted IPs to prevent lockouts
  • Clean admin interface to view and manage login activity
  • Live Dashboard
  • Rate limiting
  • Bot Detection
  • Username Protection

Perfect for site owners who want essential login security without heavy, complex security plugins.

Short Description

Monitor failed login attempts and receive instant email alerts with optional IP blocking and whitelist protection.

Usage

  • The plugin automatically tracks failed login attempts.
  • Email alerts are sent to the admin email when suspicious activity occurs.
  • IP blocking is OFF by default to prevent accidental lockouts.
  • You can enable blocking manually in settings if needed.
  • Add your IP address to the whitelist to ensure you are never blocked.
  • View and manage tracked IPs from the settings page.

License

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.

FAQ

Will this plugin lock me out of my site?

No. IP blocking is disabled by default, and you can whitelist your IP to ensure access.

Can I enable IP blocking?

Yes. You can enable IP blocking from the plugin settings at any time.

Can I unblock an IP?

Yes. All tracked IPs can be manually unblocked from the admin panel.

Can I whitelist multiple IPs?

Yes. Enter one IP per line in the whitelist field.

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Contributors & Developers

“GetIced Failed Login Alerts” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors
  • Nolan
  • nolan

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Changelog

1.0

  • Initial release
  • Failed login tracking
  • Email notifications
  • Optional IP blocking
  • Whitelist system
  • Temporary auto-unblock feature

1.1

Added risk scoring
rate limiting
Live dashboard

1.2

Added CSS
Removed Rate Limiting Tab
Added a Progressive Lockout System
Added Email Cooldown
Added Real Ip Detection

1.3

Added V2 of firewall.
Added Username Protection

Meta

  • Version 1.3
  • Last updated 2 weeks ago
  • Active installations Fewer than 10
  • WordPress version 6.0 or higher
  • Tested up to 6.9.4
  • Language
    English (US)
  • Tags
    alertsBrute Forcefailed loginloginsecurity
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