Free Plugin for login attempt tracker

This free plugin tracks failed login attempts, provides a shortcode to display the count, and includes an admin page to view details.

Installation and Setup Instructions

1. Download the Plugin:
   • Copy the PHP code above into a file named wp-login-attempt-tracker.php.
   • Place this file in a folder named wp-login-attempt-tracker.
   • Already zipped just downloaded and following the guidelines
2. Upload to WordPress:
   • Zip the wp-login-attempt-tracker folder.
   • In your WordPress admin dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
   • Upload the zipped folder and click Install Now.
3. Activate the Plugin:
   • After installation, click Activate Plugin.
4. Display Failed Login Count:
   • Use the shortcode [failed_login_count] in any post, page, or widget to display the number of failed login attempts.
   • Example: Add [failed_login_count] to a page via the WordPress editor to show “Failed Login Attempts: X”.
5. View Failed Login Details:
   • In the WordPress admin dashboard, a new menu item called Login Attempts will appear.
   • Click it to view a table of the last 50 failed login attempts, including date, time, and IP address.

Features

• Tracks Failed Logins: Records each failed login attempt with timestamp and IP address.
• Displays Count: Use the [failed_login_count] shortcode to show the total number of failed attempts in a styled box.
• Admin Dashboard: View detailed failed login attempts in the WordPress admin area.
• Easy Setup: No coding required; just install, activate, and use the shortcode.
• Single File: All functionality, including styles, is contained in one PHP file for simplicity.
• Secure: Uses WordPress best practices for database interactions and data sanitization.

Notes

• The plugin creates a database table (wp_failed_logins) to store failed login data.
• The shortcode displays a styled box with the failed login count, using inline CSS for simplicity.
• Only administrators can view the detailed failed login attempts in the admin dashboard.
• The plugin is lightweight and compatible with WordPress 5.0 and above.