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: 5,042
Active installs: 40
Maintenance score: 28/100
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(4,931)•Updated 96d 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 installs418,135,546 downloads71/100 • Maintained
Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth(2,402)•Updated 69d 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 installs493,632,670 downloads78/100 • Actively maintained
Kadence Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection(3,987)•Updated 81d ago
Harden your site security with Login Security, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Vulnerability Scanner, Firewall, and more. Formerly iThemes Security.
700,000 installs38,576,435 downloads70/100 • Actively maintained
Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware Scanner and Security Hardening(383)•Updated 75d ago
The Sucuri WordPress Security plugin is a security toolset for security integrity monitoring, malware detection and security hardening.
600,000 installs35,342,099 downloads73/100 • Actively maintained
NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) – Advanced Security Plugin and Firewall(219)•Updated 71d ago
A true Web Application Firewall to protect and secure WordPress.
100,000 installs3,282,527 downloads70/100 • Actively maintained
BBQ Firewall – Fast & Powerful Firewall Security(158)•Updated 120d ago
The fastest firewall plugin for WordPress. Protect against a wide range of threats with minimal performance impact.
100,000 installs3,374,832 downloads59/100 • Maintained
Jetpack Protect(120)•Updated 129d ago
Free daily vulnerability scans & WordPress security, powered by WPScan (an Automattic brand) and its 60,000+ vulnerability database. No setup needed!
100,000 installs2,436,089 downloads59/100 • Maintained
Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall(333)•Updated 132d ago
WordPress security plugin with malware scanner, IP blocking, audit logs, antivirus scans, firewall, 2FA, brute force login security, and more.
80,000 installs4,118,564 downloads71/100 • Maintained
SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and Performant Security(108)•Updated 136d ago
Protect your WordPress with SecuPress, analyze and ensure the safety of your website daily.
40,000 installs1,231,904 downloads49/100 • Maintained
Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal(383)•Updated 70d ago
Protect WordPress from malware, hackers, brute-force attacks and suspicious traffic. Includes firewall, login security, 2FA, and vulnerability checks.
30,000 installs2,769,723 downloads79/100 • Actively maintained
NinjaScanner – Virus & Malware scan(35)•Updated 69d ago
A lightweight, fast and powerful virus scanner for WordPress.
30,000 installs982,756 downloads65/100 • Actively maintained
AntiVirus(23)•Updated 239d ago
Security plugin to protect your blog or website against exploits and spam injections.
30,000 installs1,319,164 downloads42/100 • Stale
Jetpack VaultPress(72)•Updated 129d ago
(DEPRECATED: Please install "Jetpack VaultPress Backup" instead) Jetpack VaultPress offers real-time backups, one-click restores, and premiu …
10,000 installs2,047,307 downloads56/100 • Maintained
Quttera ThreatSign – Web Malware Scanner for WordPress(47)•Updated 61d ago
WordPress multi-level security scanner detecting malware, 0-day threats, brute-force attacks, bot attacks, and unauthorized admin changes.
10,000 installs4,566,101 downloads75/100 • Actively maintained
Security Ninja – WordPress Security & Firewall(99)•Updated 60d ago
WordPress security plugin with free 8G firewall/WAF, 50+ security tests, vulnerability and core scanning, events logging, and AI-powered security repo …
7,000 installs871,933 downloads65/100 • Actively maintained
DefendWP Firewall(0)•Updated 428d ago
Get instant protection against vulnerabilities disclosed by security companies.
3,000 installs11,655 downloads26/100 • Possibly abandoned
Vigilant – 100% Free Security Suite: Firewall, 2FA, Login, Headers, Scanner…(13)•Updated 63d ago
Premium WordPress Security - 100% FREE: Firewall, 2FA, Security Headers, Login and Malware Protection, File Monitor, Security Audit & more
1,000 installs13,434 downloads73/100 • Actively maintained
Atomic Edge Security – Firewall, Malware Scan and Login Security(5)•Updated 69d ago
WordPress firewall with cloud WAF rules, malware scanning, 2FA, vulnerability checks, IP blocking, and real-time security logs.
600 installs1,594 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
MoeSec Security – Comprehensive Malware Scanner & Security Suite(2)•Updated 82d ago
MoeSec Security is a comprehensive plugin for Malware Scanning, Monitoring, Integrity, Security Hardening and Protection.
20 installs1,800 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
ArkHost Security Pack(0)•Updated 179d ago
WordPress security without the nonsense. No upsells, no premium tier, no fake threat counters.
0 installs352 downloads50/100 • Maintained