Marc Armengou

Security Hardener applies WordPress security best practices based on the <a href="https://developer.wordpress.org/advanced-administration/security/hardening/" rel="nofollow ugc">WordPress Advanced Administration / Security / Hardening</a> documentation and widely accepted hardening measures. It uses WordPress core functions and follows best practices without modifying core files.
<h4>Key Features</h4>
File Security: 
* Disable file editor in WordPress admin 
* Optionally disable all file modifications
XML-RPC Protection: 
* Disable XML-RPC completely 
* Remove pingback methods when XML-RPC is enabled
Pingback Protection: 
* Disable self-pingbacks 
* Remove X-Pingback header 
* Block incoming pingbacks
User Enumeration Protection: 
* Block <code>/?author=N</code> queries (returns 404) 
* Secure REST API user endpoints (require authentication) 
* Remove users from XML sitemaps 
* Prevent canonical redirects that expose usernames 
* Optionally block author feed pages (<code>/author/username/feed/</code>) 
* Optionally anonymize the author name in oEmbed responses
Login Security: 
* Generic error messages (no username/password hints) 
* Login honeypot 
* Block unsafe usernames 
* Application Passwords disabled by default 
* IP-based rate limiting with configurable thresholds 
* Security event logging
Security Headers: 
* <code>X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN</code> (clickjacking protection) 
* <code>X-Content-Type-Options: nosniff</code> (MIME sniffing protection) 
* <code>Referrer-Policy: strict-origin-when-cross-origin</code> 
* <code>Permissions-Policy</code> (restricts geolocation, microphone, camera) 
* Optional HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security) for HTTPS sites — max-age set to 1 year
Additional Hardening: 
* Hide WordPress version (meta generator tag and asset query strings) 
* Remove obsolete wp_head items (RSD, WLW manifest, shortlink, emoji scripts) 
* System Status — monitors file permissions, WP_DEBUG, user registration, PHP version, administrator accounts, and database version
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⚠️ Important: Always test security settings in a staging environment first. Some features may affect third-party integrations or plugins.
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Privacy: This plugin does not send data to external services and does not create custom database tables. It stores plugin settings and a security event log in the WordPress options table, and uses transients for temporary login attempt tracking. All data is preserved on uninstall by default and only deleted if the “Delete all data on uninstall” option is explicitly enabled.

Security Hardener

Basic hardening: secure headers, login honeypot, user enumeration blocking, generic login errors, rate limiting, and more.

Yoyal Limbu

BruteFort is your WordPress site’s complete login security solution focused on four core protections: Rate Limit, Custom Login URL, Geo Blocking, and IP Restriction.
Protect against brute force attacks, hide your login page with a custom URL, block countries with geo rules, and control access using IP whitelists/blacklists – all in one lightweight, performance-optimized plugin.
Whether you’re running a blog, a WooCommerce store, or a membership site, BruteFort keeps bots, hackers, and unauthorized users out while maintaining fast page speeds.
<h4>🔐 Core Security Features</h4>
🛡️ Rate Limit & Brute Force Protection 
– Limit repeated login attempts per IP 
– Configure attempt windows and lockout duration 
– Apply progressive lockouts for repeated abuse 
– Reduce automated credential stuffing and bot attacks
🔗 Custom Login URL (Hide wp-login.php) 
– Replace the default <code>/wp-login.php</code> endpoint with your custom slug 
– Return 404 for direct <code>wp-login.php</code> requests 
– Reduce scanner and bot traffic on known login endpoints 
– Keep login access private for authorized users
🌐 Geo Blocking (Country-Based Restrictions) 
– Block or allow login attempts by country 
– Blacklist mode: Block specific countries from accessing wp-login.php 
– Whitelist mode: Only allow login from selected countries 
– IP geolocation detection (Cloudflare compatible) 
– Perfect for region-specific sites or blocking high-risk countries
📍 IP Restriction (Whitelist & Blacklist) 
– Enforce custom IP allow/deny rules for login protection 
– Add individual IPs or CIDR ranges 
– Instantly block suspicious IPs 
– Whitelist your own IP to prevent lockouts 
– Bulk IP management with easy interface
📊 Real-Time Monitoring & Logs 
– View failed login attempts in real-time 
– Track IP addresses, usernames, and timestamps 
– Filter logs by status, date, or IP 
– Manual unlock for accidentally locked users 
– Export logs for security audits
⚡ Performance & Compatibility 
– Lightweight and performance-optimized 
– Works with Cloudflare, proxy servers, and CDNs 
– Compatible with most security plugins 
– Dark mode UI support 
– No impact on page load speeds
<h4>🎯 Perfect For</h4>
<ul>
<li>WooCommerce stores protecting customer data and preventing unauthorized access</li>
<li>Membership sites restricting access by geographic location</li>
<li>Corporate websites blocking countries where business doesn’t operate</li>
<li>Blog owners hiding login page from automated bots and scanners</li>
<li>Agencies managing multiple client sites with different security requirements</li>
<li>High-traffic sites experiencing frequent brute force attacks</li>
<li>International sites wanting region-specific login restrictions</li>
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<h4>🚀 Why Choose BruteFort?</h4>
<ul>
<li>Core protection stack: Rate Limit + Custom Login URL + Geo Blocking + IP Restriction</li>
<li>Easy to use: Simple, intuitive interface with no complex configuration</li>
<li>Performance-focused: Minimal resource usage, no site slowdown</li>
<li>SEO-friendly: Properly handles redirects and 404s</li>
<li>Privacy-conscious: No external API calls for basic features (optional geo API)</li>
<li>Regular updates: Actively maintained with new features added regularly</li>
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BruteFort – Rate Limit, Custom Login URL, Geo Blocking & IP Restriction

BruteFort - Rate Limit, Custom Login URL, Geo Blocking & IP Restriction for complete WordPress login security.

Security Hardener vs BruteFort – Rate Limit, Custom Login URL, Geo Blocking & IP Restriction