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.

Nazmul Hasan Robin

Keep your WordPress site safe with minimal effort. NHR Secure helps you:
<ul>
<li>Hide or protect your admin area from unauthorized access.</li>
<li>Limit login attempts to prevent brute-force attacks.</li>
<li>Hide debug logs to prevent sensitive information disclosure.</li>
<li>Add 2FA to your WordPress site.</li>
<li>Scan core files, plugins, and themes for known vulnerabilities.</li>
<li>Monitor site health with one-click security recommendations.</li>
<li>Protect against SQL injection, XSS, and LFI attacks.</li>
<li>Block malicious IPs and entire countries.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Features at a glance:</h3>
<h3>🔒 Limit Login Attempts</h3>
Stop brute-force attacks by temporarily blocking IPs after repeated failed login attempts. 
– Configurable attempt limit (1-20, default: 5) 
– Blocks based on IP + Username combination 
– Auto-unblock after 2 hours
<h3>🔐 Custom Login Page</h3>
Hide wp-login.php and use a custom login URL. 
– Default custom URL: <code>/hidden-access-52w</code> 
– Blocks direct access to wp-login.php and wp-admin for guests
<h3>🛡️ Protect Debug Log File</h3>
Blocks direct access to <code>/wp-content/debug.log</code> 
– Returns 403 Forbidden for all users
<h3>⚙️ Modern Settings Page</h3>
Configure everything from a beautiful React-powered interface. 
– Located under Tools → NHR Secure 
– Dark Mode support for comfortable viewing 
– Enable/disable each feature
<h3>🔐 Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)</h3>
Enable two-factor authentication for users. 
– Support for Authenticator Apps and Email OTP 
– Enforce 2FA for specific user roles (e.g., Administrators) 
– Recovery Codes for emergency access 
– QR code setup for Authenticator Apps
<h3>🛡️ Vulnerability Checker</h3>
Automatically scan your installed plugins, themes, and WordPress core against a known vulnerability database. 
– Daily automatic scans 
– Alerts for critical security issues 
– Check file integrity
<h3>🖥️ User Session Management</h3>
Monitor and control active user sessions to prevent unauthorized access. 
– View Active Sessions: See IP, location, device, and login time for all logged-in users. 
– Remote Logout: Instantly log out suspicious sessions or all other devices. 
– Idle Timeout: Automatically log out inactive users after a set period.
<h3>🧱 Hardening & Firewall</h3>
Essential security hardening to lock down your WordPress site. 
– Disable XML-RPC: Prevent remote attacks and brute-force attempts. 
– Disable File Editor: Stop file modifications from the dashboard. 
– Hide WP Version: Obscure your WordPress version from attackers. 
– Block User-Agents: Prevent bad bots and scrapers from accessing your site. 
– Disable User Enumeration: Stop attackers from harvesting usernames via REST API.
<h3>📝 Activity Audit Log</h3>
Keep a record of important security events on your site. 
– Tracks logins, failed attempts, file changes, and settings updates. 
– View user, IP, and event details. 
– Configurable log retention policy.
<h3>🏥 Security Health Check & One-Click Secure</h3>
Get an instant overview of your site’s security posture. 
– Security Score: View your overall protection percentage and grade (A+ to F). 
– Health Dashboard: See which security features are active and which need attention. 
– One-Click Secure: Apply recommended security settings instantly. 
– 11 Security Checks: Comprehensive analysis of your security status.
<h3>🛡️ Advanced Firewall (IPS)</h3>
Proactive intrusion prevention system that blocks malicious requests in real-time. 
– SQL Injection Protection: Detect and block SQLi attacks automatically. 
– XSS Prevention: Stop cross-site scripting attempts. 
– LFI Protection: Prevent local file inclusion attacks. 
– Pattern Matching: Advanced regex-based detection for common attack vectors. 
– Automatic Blocking: Suspicious requests are blocked before they reach WordPress.
<h3>🌍 IP & Country Management</h3>
Control access to your site with granular IP and geographic filtering. 
– IP Whitelist: Allow trusted IPs to bypass all security filters. 
– IP Blacklist: Block malicious IPs permanently from your site. 
– CIDR Support: Use CIDR notation for blocking entire IP ranges (e.g., 192.168.1.0/24). 
– Country Blocking: Block access from 90+ countries using GeoIP lookup. 
– Smart Caching: GeoIP lookups are cached for 24 hours for optimal performance. 
– Private IP Detection: Automatically skip local/private IPs.
<h3>⚡ Lightweight & Minimal</h3>
Designed to deliver maximum security with minimal code. No bloat, no complexity. 
– Compatible with most WordPress themes and plugins.
<h3>External Services</h3>
This plugin utilizes the <a href="https://wpvulnerability.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">WPVulnerability</a> API to check for vulnerabilities. 
– Service: WPVulnerability 
– Data: Only plugin slugs and versions are sent. No personal data is collected.

NHR Secure – Login Security, Firewall, 2FA & Audit Log

A lightweight WordPress security plugin to protect your admin area with a custom login URL, hide debug logs, limit login attempts, and add 2FA.

Security Hardener vs NHR Secure – Login Security, Firewall, 2FA & Audit Log