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: 4,036
Active installs: 40
Maintenance score: 52/100
Compatibility
Requires WordPress: 4.7
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.4

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Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security
Firewall, Malware Scanner, Two Factor Auth, and Comprehensive Security Features, powered by our 24-hour team. Make security a priority with Wordfence.
(4,733)
Updated 28d ago
5,000,000 installs400,238,923 downloads88/100 • Actively maintained
Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth
Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth
Improve your WP security with powerful one-click tools like backup, WAF, and malware scan. Includes free tools like stats, CDN and social sharing.
(2,351)
Updated 27d ago
4,000,000 installs475,986,716 downloads90/100 • Actively maintained
Solid Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection
Solid Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection
Harden your site security with Login Security, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Vulnerability Scanner, Firewall, and more. Formerly iThemes Security.
(3,980)
Updated 43d ago
800,000 installs36,093,433 downloads70/100 • Actively maintained
Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware Scanner and Security Hardening
Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware Scanner and Security Hardening
The Sucuri WordPress Security plugin is a security toolset for security integrity monitoring, malware detection and security hardening.
(382)
Updated 91d ago
700,000 installs31,716,933 downloads66/100 • Maintained
NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) – Advanced Security Plugin and Firewall
NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) – Advanced Security Plugin and Firewall
A true Web Application Firewall to protect and secure WordPress.
(215)
Updated 29d ago
100,000 installs2,910,286 downloads87/100 • Actively maintained
BBQ Firewall – Fast & Powerful Firewall Security
BBQ Firewall – Fast & Powerful Firewall Security
The fastest firewall plugin for WordPress. Protect against a wide range of threats with minimal performance impact.
(154)
Updated 41d ago
100,000 installs3,136,960 downloads78/100 • Actively maintained
Jetpack Protect
Jetpack Protect
Free daily vulnerability scans & WordPress security, powered by WPScan (an Automattic brand) and its 60,000+ vulnerability database. No setup needed!
(116)
Updated 41d ago
100,000 installs2,237,536 downloads78/100 • Actively maintained
Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall
Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall
WordPress security plugin with malware scanner, IP blocking, audit logs, antivirus scans, firewall, 2FA, brute force login security, and more.
(324)
Updated 37d ago
90,000 installs3,834,314 downloads77/100 • Actively maintained
SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and Performant Security
SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and Performant Security
Protect your WordPress with SecuPress, analyze and ensure the safety of your website daily.
(106)
Updated 28d ago
40,000 installs1,151,313 downloads67/100 • Actively maintained
Login Security, FireWall, Malware removal by CleanTalk
Login Security, FireWall, Malware removal by CleanTalk
Brute force, Login security & Two Factor Auth (2FA). Limit login. Malware & Vulnerabilities scan. FireWall. Enterprise ready security plugin.
(369)
Updated 51d ago
30,000 installs2,407,707 downloads79/100 • Actively maintained
NinjaScanner – Virus & Malware scan
NinjaScanner – Virus & Malware scan
A lightweight, fast and powerful virus scanner for WordPress.
(33)
Updated 32d ago
30,000 installs897,244 downloads65/100 • Actively maintained
AntiVirus
AntiVirus
Security plugin to protect your blog or website against exploits and spam injections.
(22)
Updated 76d ago
30,000 installs1,308,360 downloads73/100 • Actively maintained
Jetpack VaultPress
Jetpack VaultPress
(DEPRECATED: Please install "Jetpack VaultPress Backup" instead) Jetpack VaultPress offers real-time backups, one-click restores, and premiu …
(72)
Updated 41d ago
10,000 installs2,008,475 downloads55/100 • Actively maintained
Quttera ThreatSign – Web Malware Scanner for WordPress
Quttera ThreatSign – Web Malware Scanner for WordPress
Scan your WordPress site for malware, 0-day threats, injected code, and blacklist issues using Quttera’s Heuristic ThreatSign security engine.
(47)
Updated 28d ago
10,000 installs4,264,121 downloads74/100 • Actively maintained
Security Ninja – WordPress Security Plugin & Firewall
Security Ninja – WordPress Security Plugin & Firewall
Ultimate WordPress security plugin with malware scanning, firewall, and login protection. Keep your site safe from threats effortlessly.
(98)
Updated 44d ago
8,000 installs824,943 downloads65/100 • Actively maintained
Safe Ai Malware Protection for WP
Safe Ai Malware Protection for WP
Secure Your WordPress Site with Cutting-Edge Protection
(0)
Updated 312d ago
3,000 installs15,437 downloads38/100 • Stale
DefendWP Firewall
DefendWP Firewall
Get instant protection against vulnerabilities disclosed by security companies.
(0)
Updated 198d ago
3,000 installs9,245 downloads38/100 • Stale
SiteLock Security – WP Hardening, Login Security & Malware Scans
SiteLock Security – WP Hardening, Login Security & Malware Scans
Free, lightweight WordPress security. WP Hardening, login protection and Site Health & on‑demand checks without slowing your site. Setup in minutes.
(13)
Updated 51d ago
1,000 installs43,218 downloads63/100 • Actively maintained
Security Ninja For MainWP
Security Ninja For MainWP
See vulnerabilites and security test results in the MainWP dashboard.
(1)
Updated 119d ago
600 installs15,854 downloads52/100 • Maintained
MoeSec Security – Comprehensive Malware Scanner & Security Suite
MoeSec Security – Comprehensive Malware Scanner & Security Suite
MoeSec Security is a comprehensive plugin for Malware Scanning, Monitoring, Integrity, Security Hardening and Protection.
(1)
Updated 30d ago
20 installs1,111 downloads70/100 • Actively maintained