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 (blocks updates – use with caution)
XML-RPC Protection: 
* Disable XML-RPC completely (enabled by default) 
* 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>)
Login Security: 
* Generic error messages (no username/password hints) 
* Login honeypot — silently blocks bots before any credential check 
* IP-based rate limiting with configurable thresholds 
* Security event logging (last 100 events) 
* Automatic blocking after failed attempts
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) 
* Security event logging system 
* Optionally disable Application Passwords for API authentication
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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. Protect against brute force attacks, hide your login page with a custom URL, block countries using geo-blocking, and manage IP restrictions — 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>🔐 Key Features</h4>
🌐 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
🔗 Custom Login URL (Hide wp-login.php) 
– Hide default WordPress login page (wp-login.php) 
– Create custom login slug (e.g., yoursite.com/secure-access) 
– Automatically redirect wp-login.php to 404 
– Prevent automated bot attacks targeting /wp-login.php 
– Easy to remember custom URLs for authorized users
🛡️ Brute Force Protection & Rate Limiting 
– Block brute force attacks with smart rate limiting 
– Set maximum login attempts per IP address 
– Configurable time windows and lockout durations 
– Progressive lockout extensions for repeated attacks 
– Custom error messages for locked users
📍 IP Whitelist & Blacklist Management 
– Manage custom IP whitelists and blacklists 
– 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>
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<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>All-in-one solution: Custom login URL + Geo blocking + IP restrictions in one plugin</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

BruteFort – Complete WordPress login security with custom login URLs, geo blocking, brute force protection, and IP restrictions in one plugin.

Security Hardener vs BruteFort