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<h3>WORDFENCE LOGIN SECURITY</h3>
Wordfence Login Security contains a subset of the functionality found in the full Wordfence plugin: Two-factor Authentication, XML-RPC Protection and Login Page CAPTCHA.
Are you looking for comprehensive WordPress Security? <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordfence/" rel="ugc">Check out the full Wordfence plugin</a>.
<h4>TWO-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION</h4>
<ul>
<li>Two-factor authentication (2FA), one of the most secure forms of remote system authentication available.</li>
<li>Use any TOTP-based authenticator app or service like Google Authenticator, Authy, 1Password or FreeOTP.</li>
<li>Enable 2FA for any WordPress user role.</li>
<li>Completely free to use, no limits or restrictions of any kind.</li>
</ul>
<h4>LOGIN PAGE CAPTCHA</h4>
<ul>
<li>Easily enable Google ReCAPTCHA v3 on your login and registration pages.</li>
<li>Stops bots from logging in without inconveniencing your site visitors.</li>
<li>Robust protection against password guessing and credential stuffing attacks distributed across large IP pools</li>
</ul>
<h4>XML-RPC PROTECTION</h4>
<ul>
<li>XML-RPC is the biggest target for WordPress attacks, but is often overlooked.</li>
<li>Protect XML-RPC with 2FA or disable it altogether if it’s not needed.</li>
</ul>

Wordfence Login Security

The Plugin works and integrates nicely into wordfence security and wp itself. TOTP works great, and the captcha integration works too. Sadly it doesn't support multiple 2fa methods like TOTP & "backup codes" as well as email as backup. Other 2fa methods like U2F are not supported. This Plugin doesn't work with the yubico yubikey hardware keys. 

Good, but somewhat limited

Good compliment to Wordfence, but please add login URL obfuscation!

Because you do not do this either I take another plugin as well like WPS Hide Login, or I just take WP Cerber which does everything!

Great, but...

Easy to use


Does not include the ability to limit login attempts, add password complexity requirements, or anything that would comprise modern security best practices. It's strictly a 2FA plugin, which is done more simply and better by other plugins. It does work tho.


Too much load for a simple 2FA plugin

Secure your website with Wordfence Login Security, providing two-factor authentication, login and registration CAPTCHA, and XML-RPC protection.

bearmor

Finally, a WordPress security plugin that doesn’t slow down your site.
Bearmor Security is built for small to medium businesses, freelancers, and agencies who need real protection without the bloat. No confusing dashboards, no technical jargon, no performance hit.
<h3>Why Bearmor?</h3>
🎯 Built for Non-Technical Users 
You shouldn’t need a security degree to protect your website. Bearmor gives you clear, actionable insights in plain English.
⚡ Lightweight & Fast 
Unlike bloated competitors, Bearmor won’t slow down your site. Clean code, efficient scans, zero impact on performance.
💰 Most Features FREE 
While others lock everything behind paywalls, Bearmor gives you professional-grade security for free. Compare us to Wordfence, Sucuri, or iThemes Security – we’re more generous.
🛡️ Real Protection, Not Theater 
We focus on what actually matters: detecting threats, blocking attacks, and keeping you informed. No fake “critical alerts” to scare you into upgrading.
<h3>🆓 FREE Features (Yes, Really Free)</h3>
<h3>Malware Scanner</h3>
<ul>
<li>Deep file scanning for backdoors, shells, and malicious code</li>
<li>Smart detection with pattern matching and heuristics</li>
<li>Quarantine threats with one click</li>
<li>Whitelist false positives to prevent future alerts</li>
<li>Scans plugins, themes, uploads, and core files</li>
</ul>
<h3>File Integrity Monitoring</h3>
<ul>
<li>Real-time tracking of all file changes</li>
<li>See exactly what changed, when, and where</li>
<li>Quarantine suspicious changes instantly</li>
<li>Mark safe changes to keep your dashboard clean</li>
</ul>
<h3>Login Security</h3>
<ul>
<li>Brute force protection with automatic IP blocking</li>
<li>Login activity log – see every login attempt</li>
<li>Anomaly detection – alerts for suspicious login patterns</li>
<li>Geographic tracking – know where logins come from</li>
<li>Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) via email – completely free</li>
</ul>
<h3>Security Hardening</h3>
<ul>
<li>One-click hardening for common vulnerabilities</li>
<li>Disable XML-RPC, file editing, directory browsing</li>
<li>Hide WordPress version and login errors</li>
<li>Enforce strong passwords</li>
<li>All with simple on/off toggles</li>
</ul>
<h3>Activity Logging</h3>
<ul>
<li>Track all admin actions</li>
<li>See who changed what and when</li>
<li>Filter by user, action type, or date</li>
<li>Essential for multi-user sites</li>
</ul>
<h3>Security Dashboard</h3>
<ul>
<li>At-a-glance overview of your security status</li>
<li>Security score with clear letter grade (A-F)</li>
<li>See threats, recent activity, and recommendations</li>
<li>No clutter, just what matters</li>
</ul>
<h3>🚀 PRO Features (Optional Upgrade)</h3>
<h3>What’s FREE Forever</h3>
<ul>
<li>Malware Scanner – Full file scanning with quarantine</li>
<li>File Monitoring – Real-time change tracking</li>
<li>Login Security – Brute force protection and blocking</li>
<li>2FA Authentication – TOTP support built-in</li>
<li>Quarantine Threats – One-click isolation of malware</li>
<li>Security Hardening – All hardening options included</li>
</ul>
<h3>Upgrade to PRO</h3>
<ul>
<li>🔥 Advanced Firewall – Block attacks before they reach WordPress</li>
<li>🤖 AI Security Analysis – ChatGPT explains threats in plain English</li>
<li>📊 Deep Vulnerability Scanner – Database scanning and comprehensive CVE checks</li>
<li>⏰ 24/7 Uptime Monitoring – External monitoring with instant email alerts</li>
<li>🌍 Geo-Blocking – Block entire countries and IP ranges</li>
<li>🎯 Priority Support – Email support with faster response times</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bearmor.eu/pricing" rel="nofollow ugc">Learn more about PRO →</a>
<h3>🎯 Perfect For</h3>
<ul>
<li>Small Business Owners who need protection without complexity</li>
<li>Freelancers managing multiple client sites</li>
<li>Agencies who want reliable security without performance issues</li>
<li>Anyone tired of bloated, confusing security plugins</li>
</ul>
<h3>🔒 Privacy & External Services</h3>
Bearmor Security connects to our secure API server (bearmor.eu) for: 
– License verification (PRO users only) 
– Uptime monitoring (PRO users only) 
– AI analysis (PRO users only)
Data sent to our servers: 
– Site URL 
– Admin email (for notifications) 
– Security scan results (PRO AI analysis only) 
– Site ID (anonymous identifier)
We DO NOT: 
– Sell your data 
– Track your visitors 
– Store sensitive information 
– Share data with third parties
For FREE users, only basic site registration data is sent (URL + email). No security data leaves your server.
Read our full privacy policy: https://bearmor.eu/privacy
<h3>📊 Why Choose Bearmor?</h3>
<h3>vs. Wordfence FREE</h3>
<ul>
<li>We include 2FA (they lock it behind PRO)</li>
<li>We include quarantine (they lock it behind PRO)</li>
<li>Lighter performance impact</li>
<li>Simpler, cleaner interface</li>
</ul>
<h3>vs. Sucuri FREE</h3>
<ul>
<li>We include malware scanner (they lock it behind PRO)</li>
<li>We include file monitoring (they lock it behind PRO)</li>
<li>We include 2FA and quarantine</li>
<li>More features in free version</li>
</ul>
<h3>vs. iThemes Security</h3>
<ul>
<li>More generous free tier</li>
<li>Better malware detection</li>
<li>Cleaner dashboard</li>
<li>Faster scans</li>
</ul>
<h3>🚀 Quick Start</h3>
<ol>
<li>Install and activate Bearmor Security</li>
<li>Run your first malware scan (Dashboard → Scan Now)</li>
<li>Enable recommended hardening options (Dashboard → Hardening)</li>
<li>Set up 2FA for your account (Settings → Two-Factor Auth)</li>
<li>You’re protected! 🎉</li>
</ol>
No configuration needed. Works out of the box.
<h3>💬 Support</h3>
<ul>
<li>Documentation: https://bearmor.eu/docs</li>
<li>Support Forum: https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bearmor-security</li>
<li>Email: security@bearmor.eu (PRO users get priority)</li>
</ul>
<h3>🌟 What Users Say</h3>
“Finally, a security plugin that doesn’t make me feel stupid. Everything just works.” – Sarah M., Freelancer
“Switched from Wordfence. Bearmor is faster and the free version has more features.” – Mike T., Agency Owner
“The AI analysis feature is a game-changer. It explains threats in plain English.” – David R., Small Business Owner
<h3>Privacy Policy</h3>
Bearmor Security respects your privacy. Here’s exactly what data we collect and why:
FREE Users: 
– Site URL (to identify your installation) 
– Admin email (for security notifications) 
– Plugin version (for update checks)
PRO Users (in addition to above): 
– Security scan results (for AI analysis) 
– Uptime monitoring data (ping responses) 
– Firewall block logs (for threat intelligence)
We NEVER: 
– Sell your data to third parties 
– Track your website visitors 
– Store passwords or sensitive user data 
– Share data without your explicit consent
Data Storage: 
– All data encrypted in transit (HTTPS) 
– Stored on secure servers in EU 
– Retained for 90 days, then automatically deleted 
– You can request data deletion anytime
Third-Party Services: 
– OpenAI (ChatGPT) for AI analysis (PRO only) 
– Our own servers for uptime monitoring (PRO only)
Full privacy policy: https://bearmor.eu/privacy 
Contact: security@bearmor.eu
<h3>External Services</h3>
This plugin connects to external services in certain situations:
Bearmor API (bearmor.eu) 
– When: Plugin activation, license verification, PRO features 
– Data sent: Site URL, admin email, security scan results (PRO only) 
– Purpose: License management, AI analysis, uptime monitoring 
– Privacy: https://bearmor.eu/privacy 
– Terms: https://bearmor.eu/terms
WordPress.org API (api.wordpress.org) 
– When: Checking WordPress core file integrity 
– Data sent: WordPress version number 
– Purpose: Verify core files haven’t been tampered with 
– Privacy: https://wordpress.org/about/privacy/ 
– Terms: https://wordpress.org/about/
WPVulnerability.net API (wpvulnerability.net) 
– When: Scanning for known plugin/theme vulnerabilities 
– Data sent: Plugin and theme slugs (names only, no site data) 
– Purpose: Check for known security vulnerabilities 
– Privacy: https://www.wpvulnerability.net/privacy-policy 
– Terms: https://www.wpvulnerability.net/terms-of-service
IP-API.com (ip-api.com) 
– When: Firewall blocks an IP or login from restricted country 
– Data sent: IP address only 
– Purpose: Determine country of origin for geo-blocking 
– Privacy: https://ip-api.com/docs/legal 
– Terms: Free tier for non-commercial use
OpenAI API (PRO only) 
– When: AI security analysis is requested 
– Data sent: Anonymized security scan results 
– Purpose: Generate security recommendations 
– Privacy: https://openai.com/privacy 
– Note: No personally identifiable information is sent
All external connections use HTTPS encryption. FREE users connect for: initial registration, vulnerability checks, and geo-blocking. No security scan data leaves your server unless you upgrade to PRO.

Bearmor Security

Lightweight, powerful WordPress security for small businesses. Malware scanning, login protection, 2FA, hardening - most features FREE.

Wordfence Login Security vs Bearmor Security