# HonnyPotter

HonnyPotter is a Honeypots & Deception product. It runs on-premises. Pricing is free.

A WordPress plugin that logs failed login attempts to help monitor unauthorized access attempts on WordPress websites.

Checked November 2026.

## What is HonnyPotter?

HonnyPotter is a WordPress plugin designed to log failed login attempts on WordPress websites.

The plugin operates by monitoring authentication failures and recording them to a log file for analysis. Upon installation, it automatically generates a random log file name to store the captured data.

Key features include:
- Automatic logging of all failed login attempts
- Random log file name generation for basic obfuscation
- WordPress admin panel integration for configuration
- Settings panel accessible through WordPress administration interface

The plugin requires installation in the WordPress plugins directory and activation through the standard WordPress plugin management system. Users can access configuration options through the Settings menu in the WordPress admin panel.

The tool logs failed authentication attempts globally, which means the log files are accessible through web requests. This presents a security consideration as sensitive information like near-correct passwords could be exposed if users mistype their credentials.

Tags: PHP, WordPress

## Where it fits in your security program (NIST CSF 2.0)

- [Detect](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-detect-program-small-team): helps you spot attacks and unusual activity.

## Quick facts

- Category: [Security Operations](https://cybersectools.com/categories/security-operations) · [Honeypots & Deception](https://cybersectools.com/categories/honeypots)
- Deployment: On-Premises
- Company size fit: Startup, SMB
- Pricing model: Free
- GitHub stars: 35
- Website: github.com

## Where it ranks

No shortlist covers this product's category yet. The closest is [Best MDR Solutions for Business](https://cybersectools.com/shortlists/best-mdr-solutions).

## HonnyPotter FAQ

### What is HonnyPotter?

HonnyPotter is a product in the Honeypots & Deception category. It covers PHP and WordPress.

### What is the pricing for HonnyPotter?

HonnyPotter is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/MartinIngesen/HonnyPotter/.

### What are alternatives to HonnyPotter?

Alternatives to HonnyPotter listed on CybersecTools:

1. [Tracebit](https://cybersectools.com/tools/tracebit-dynamic-security-canaries) - Deploys security canaries across cloud, endpoints, SaaS and CI/CD to catch attackers. (Commercial)
2. [Guardpot AI-Powered Cyber Deception](https://cybersectools.com/tools/guardpot-ai-powered-cyber-deception) - AI-powered deception platform using honeypots to detect & disrupt attacks (Commercial)
3. [Acalvio ShadowPlex Cloud Security](https://cybersectools.com/tools/acalvio-shadowplex-cloud-security) - AI-powered deception platform for cloud threat detection using honeytokens (Commercial)
4. [Cybermerc Aushield Detect](https://cybersectools.com/tools/cybermerc-aushield-detect) - Adversary engagement & deception platform for detecting advanced threats (Commercial)
5. [CyberTrap Engage Platform](https://cybersectools.com/tools/cybertrap-engage-platform) - AI-driven deception platform using honeypots and decoys to detect threats. (Commercial)

Compare all HonnyPotter alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/honnypotter](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/honnypotter)

### What deployment and organization size does HonnyPotter fit?

HonnyPotter is available as on-premises software. It is listed for startups and small businesses. It is free.

## Compare HonnyPotter with similar solutions

- [HonnyPotter vs Tracebit](https://cybersectools.com/compare/honnypotter-vs-tracebit-dynamic-security-canaries)
- [HonnyPotter vs Guardpot AI-Powered Cyber Deception](https://cybersectools.com/compare/guardpot-ai-powered-cyber-deception-vs-honnypotter)
- [HonnyPotter vs Acalvio ShadowPlex Cloud Security](https://cybersectools.com/compare/acalvio-shadowplex-cloud-security-vs-honnypotter)

All alternatives to HonnyPotter: [/alternatives/honnypotter](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/honnypotter)

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