Alternatives to Iron Security – WordPress Security Plugin
Hardening tool that blocks hackers and protect against: Brute Force Attacks, Exploits, Injections, Clickjacking and other important functionalities.
Snapshot
Rating: 5.0/5 (1 reviews)
Downloads: 4,683
Active installs: 40
Maintenance score: 40/100
Compatibility
Requires WordPress: 4.7
Tested up to: 6.8.5
Requires PHP: 7.4
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Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security(4,863)•Updated 148d ago
Firewall, Malware Scanner, Two Factor Auth, and Comprehensive Security Features, powered by our 24-hour team. Make security a priority with Wordfence.
5,000,000 installs407,355,943 downloads71/100 • Maintained
Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth(2,389)•Updated 32d ago
Improve your WP security with powerful one-click tools like backup, WAF, and malware scan. Includes free tools like stats, CDN and social sharing.
3,000,000 installs486,865,257 downloads81/100 • Actively maintained
Solid Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection(3,982)•Updated 49d ago
Harden your site security with Login Security, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Vulnerability Scanner, Firewall, and more. Formerly iThemes Security.
700,000 installs37,693,056 downloads69/100 • Actively maintained
Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware Scanner and Security Hardening(383)•Updated 32d ago
The Sucuri WordPress Security plugin is a security toolset for security integrity monitoring, malware detection and security hardening.
600,000 installs34,000,515 downloads65/100 • Actively maintained
NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) – Advanced Security Plugin and Firewall(219)•Updated 46d ago
A true Web Application Firewall to protect and secure WordPress.
100,000 installs3,183,388 downloads65/100 • Actively maintained
BBQ Firewall – Fast & Powerful Firewall Security(156)•Updated 52d ago
The fastest firewall plugin for WordPress. Protect against a wide range of threats with minimal performance impact.
100,000 installs3,272,626 downloads78/100 • Actively maintained
Jetpack Protect(120)•Updated 37d ago
Free daily vulnerability scans & WordPress security, powered by WPScan (an Automattic brand) and its 60,000+ vulnerability database. No setup needed!
100,000 installs2,390,674 downloads68/100 • Actively maintained
Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall(330)•Updated 41d ago
WordPress security plugin with malware scanner, IP blocking, audit logs, antivirus scans, firewall, 2FA, brute force login security, and more.
90,000 installs4,088,473 downloads74/100 • Actively maintained
SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and Performant Security(108)•Updated 45d ago
Protect your WordPress with SecuPress, analyze and ensure the safety of your website daily.
40,000 installs1,217,812 downloads78/100 • Actively maintained
Login Security, FireWall, Malware removal by CleanTalk(379)•Updated 35d ago
Brute force, Login security & Two Factor Auth (2FA). Limit login. Malware & Vulnerabilities scan. FireWall. Enterprise ready security plugin.
30,000 installs2,653,075 downloads78/100 • Actively maintained
NinjaScanner – Virus & Malware scan(34)•Updated 32d ago
A lightweight, fast and powerful virus scanner for WordPress.
30,000 installs941,603 downloads55/100 • Actively maintained
AntiVirus(22)•Updated 148d ago
Security plugin to protect your blog or website against exploits and spam injections.
30,000 installs1,316,232 downloads54/100 • Maintained
Jetpack VaultPress(72)•Updated 37d ago
(DEPRECATED: Please install "Jetpack VaultPress Backup" instead) Jetpack VaultPress offers real-time backups, one-click restores, and premiu …
10,000 installs2,035,842 downloads65/100 • Actively maintained
Quttera ThreatSign – Web Malware Scanner for WordPress(47)•Updated 32d ago
WordPress multi-level security scanner detecting malware, 0-day threats, brute-force attacks, bot attacks, and unauthorized admin changes.
10,000 installs4,477,076 downloads55/100 • Actively maintained
Security Ninja – WordPress Security & Firewall(99)•Updated 32d ago
WordPress security plugin with free basic firewall/WAF, vulnerability and core scanning, and 50+ core integrity checks.
7,000 installs858,392 downloads75/100 • Actively maintained
DefendWP Firewall(0)•Updated 336d ago
Get instant protection against vulnerabilities disclosed by security companies.
3,000 installs10,772 downloads38/100 • Stale
SiteLock Security – WP Hardening, Login Security & Malware Scans(14)•Updated 41d ago
Free, lightweight WordPress security. Harden your site with login protection & 2FA, see Site Health clearly and run on-demand checks—setup in minutes.
1,000 installs50,187 downloads63/100 • Actively maintained
Vigilant – 100% Free Security Suite: Firewall, 2FA, Login, Headers, Scanner…(8)•Updated 33d ago
Premium WordPress Security - 100% FREE: Firewall, 2FA, Security Headers, Login and Malware Protection, File Monitor, Security Audit & more
300 installs5,089 downloads71/100 • Actively maintained
MoeSec Security – Comprehensive Malware Scanner & Security Suite(2)•Updated 47d ago
MoeSec Security is a comprehensive plugin for Malware Scanning, Monitoring, Integrity, Security Hardening and Protection.
30 installs1,539 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
ArkHost Security Pack(0)•Updated 88d ago
WordPress security without the nonsense. No upsells, no premium tier, no fake threat counters.
0 installs242 downloads59/100 • Actively maintained