WordPress firewall plugins

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Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security
Firewall, Malware Scanner, Two Factor Auth, and Comprehensive Security Features, powered by our 24-hour team. Make security a priority with Wordfence.
(4,863)
Updated 121d ago
5,000,000 installs407,355,943 downloads71/100 • Maintained
Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login Security, 2FA, Brute Force Protection & Firewall
Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login Security, 2FA, Brute Force Protection & Firewall
Stop password guessing attacks, secure WooCommerce, block bad IPs, block by countries (Pro), and add email 2FA. Lightweight with better performance.
(1,446)
Updated 11d ago
2,000,000 installs83,313,880 downloads76/100 • Actively maintained
All-In-One Security (AIOS) – Security and Firewall
All-In-One Security (AIOS) – Security and Firewall
Protect your website investment with All-In-One Security (AIOS) – a comprehensive and easy to use security plugin designed especially for WordPress.
(1,699)
Updated 27d ago
1,000,000 installs36,265,583 downloads84/100 • Actively maintained
Security Optimizer – The All-In-One Protection Plugin
Security Optimizer – The All-In-One Protection Plugin
Secure your WordPress site from brute-force attacks, threats, malware, and bots. Free to use and easy to set up.
(153)
Updated 21d ago
1,000,000 installs32,337,434 downloads75/100 • Actively maintained
Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware Scanner and Security Hardening
Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware Scanner and Security Hardening
The Sucuri WordPress Security plugin is a security toolset for security integrity monitoring, malware detection and security hardening.
(383)
Updated 5d ago
600,000 installs34,000,515 downloads80/100 • Actively maintained
Spam protection, Honeypot, Anti-Spam by CleanTalk
Spam protection, Honeypot, Anti-Spam by CleanTalk
Blocks spam comments, fake users, contact form spam and more. No impact on SEO. Privacy focused. CAPTCHA free, premium Antispam plugin.
(3,177)
Updated 4d ago
200,000 installs23,384,473 downloads96/100 • Actively maintained
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin – Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin – Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall
Get Bulletproof Security for your WordPress site. WordPress security plugin packed with comprehensive Firewall, malware scanner, cleaner & more.
(520)
Updated 29d ago
200,000 installs17,564,527 downloads89/100 • Actively maintained
Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall
Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall
This Anti-Malware scanner searches for Malware, Viruses, and other security threats and vulnerabilities on your server and it helps you fix them.
(781)
Updated 42d ago
100,000 installs7,660,916 downloads80/100 • Actively maintained
WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security & Firewall
WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security & Firewall
Hide and Secure WP paths with the complete WP security suite for Site Hardening. Includes 8G Firewall, Brute Force protection, and Passkeys.
(371)
Updated 5d ago
100,000 installs2,531,734 downloads89/100 • Actively maintained
NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) – Advanced Security Plugin and Firewall
NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) – Advanced Security Plugin and Firewall
A true Web Application Firewall to protect and secure WordPress.
(219)
Updated 19d ago
100,000 installs3,183,388 downloads74/100 • Actively maintained
BBQ Firewall – Fast & Powerful Firewall Security
BBQ Firewall – Fast & Powerful Firewall Security
The fastest firewall plugin for WordPress. Protect against a wide range of threats with minimal performance impact.
(156)
Updated 24d ago
100,000 installs3,272,626 downloads87/100 • Actively maintained
Login Lockdown & Protection
Login Lockdown & Protection
Protect, lockdown & secure login form by limiting login attempts from the same IP & banning IPs.
(60)
Updated 6d ago
100,000 installs1,972,985 downloads90/100 • Actively maintained
Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall
Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall
WordPress security plugin with malware scanner, IP blocking, audit logs, antivirus scans, firewall, 2FA, brute force login security, and more.
(330)
Updated 13d ago
90,000 installs4,088,473 downloads83/100 • Actively maintained
Titan Anti-spam & Security
Titan Anti-spam & Security
Block spam comments, defend against login attempts, and strengthen site security with anti-spam, brute-force protection, and two-factor authentication …
(369)
Updated 40d ago
60,000 installs3,443,031 downloads70/100 • Actively maintained
Shield: Blocks Bots, Protects Users, and Prevents Security Breaches
Shield: Blocks Bots, Protects Users, and Prevents Security Breaches
Shield stops bot attacks before they hack your site. Bots CAN be stopped. Shield stops them.
(1,032)
Updated 47d ago
40,000 installs12,651,935 downloads83/100 • Actively maintained
Patchstack – WordPress & Plugins Security
Patchstack – WordPress & Plugins Security
Patchstack automatically identifies and mitigates security vulnerabilities in WordPress plugins, themes, and core.
(61)
Updated 104d ago
40,000 installs567,861 downloads46/100 • Maintained
BulletProof Security
BulletProof Security
WordPress Security Protection: Malware scanner, Firewall, Login Security, DB Backup, Anti-Spam...
(674)
Updated 133d ago
30,000 installs4,517,029 downloads61/100 • Maintained
Login Security, FireWall, Malware removal by CleanTalk
Login Security, FireWall, Malware removal by CleanTalk
Brute force, Login security & Two Factor Auth (2FA). Limit login. Malware & Vulnerabilities scan. FireWall. Enterprise ready security plugin.
(379)
Updated 7d ago
30,000 installs2,653,075 downloads93/100 • Actively maintained
Zero Spam for WordPress
Zero Spam for WordPress
No spam, no scams, just seamless experiences with Zero Spam for WordPress - the shield your site deserves.
(143)
Updated 35d ago
20,000 installs1,426,995 downloads78/100 • Actively maintained
Malcure Malware Shield — Removal, Repair, Monitor
Malcure Malware Shield — Removal, Repair, Monitor
Fast malware removal & security shield. Fix hacks, stop redirects, clean SEO spam. Real-time threat intelligence. No bloat.
(70)
Updated 13d ago
10,000 installs618,632 downloads64/100 • Actively maintained
IP Geo Block
IP Geo Block
It blocks spam posts, login attempts and malicious access to the back-end requested from the specific countries, and also prevents zero-day exploit.
(96)
Updated 2646d ago
9,000 installs778,071 downloads26/100 • Possibly abandoned
Forget Spam Comment
Forget Spam Comment
The ultimate solution to stop spam comments in the default commenting system of WordPress
(46)
Updated 317d ago
9,000 installs76,083 downloads34/100 • Stale
Security Ninja – WordPress Security & Firewall
Security Ninja – WordPress Security & Firewall
WordPress security plugin with free basic firewall/WAF, vulnerability and core scanning, and 50+ core integrity checks.
(99)
Updated 5d ago
7,000 installs858,392 downloads90/100 • Actively maintained
Malware Scanner
Malware Scanner
Malware scanner provides Anti malware security, Scans & Detects malware like Trojans, Backdoors, Brute force & OWASP attacks.
(4)
Updated 760d ago
7,000 installs50,484 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
WP Bouncer – Limit Simultaneous Logins
WP Bouncer – Limit Simultaneous Logins
Deter members from sharing login credentials: restrict simultaneous logins for the same user.
(10)
Updated 736d ago
4,000 installs73,323 downloads24/100 • Possibly abandoned
RSFirewall!
RSFirewall!
Based on the success of the most popular firewall for Joomla!, RSFirewall! is now available to protect your WordPress website as well.
(5)
Updated 40d ago
4,000 installs30,153 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
Virusdie – One-click website security
Virusdie – One-click website security
Malware scanning & removal, website hardening, patching vulnerabilities, real-time protection against online attacks, blacklist monitoring in a click!
(9)
Updated 80d ago
2,000 installs35,135 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
BotBlocker Security – Firewall & Bot Protection
BotBlocker Security – Firewall & Bot Protection
Protect your WordPress site: firewall, bot & brute-force protection, anti-spam, multi-layer CAPTCHA, optional cloud threat intel.
(7)
Updated 9d ago
2,000 installs5,374 downloads70/100 • Actively maintained
CrowdSec
CrowdSec
This plugin blocks detected attackers or displays them a captcha to check they are not bots.
(5)
Updated 102d ago
2,000 installs58,801 downloads42/100 • Maintained
Advanced IP Blocker
Advanced IP Blocker
A complete WordPress security firewall: blocks IPs, bots & countries. Includes an intelligent WAF, Threat Scoring, Geo-Challenge, and 2FA.
(16)
Updated 4d ago
1,000 installs30,424 downloads87/100 • Actively maintained
SiteLock Security – WP Hardening, Login Security & Malware Scans
SiteLock Security – WP Hardening, Login Security & Malware Scans
Free, lightweight WordPress security. Harden your site with login protection & 2FA, see Site Health clearly and run on-demand checks—setup in minutes.
(14)
Updated 13d ago
1,000 installs50,187 downloads72/100 • Actively maintained
Astra Security Suite – Firewall & Malware Scan
Astra Security Suite – Firewall & Malware Scan
Astra is the complete security suite for your WordPress. Rock solid firewall with immediate malware cleanup & security audit for your WordPress.
(12)
Updated 1224d ago
1,000 installs22,459 downloads24/100 • Possibly abandoned
Known Agents – Track AI Bots and Crawlers, Block Scrapers, Analyze LLM Referral Traffic
Known Agents – Track AI Bots and Crawlers, Block Scrapers, Analyze LLM Referral Traffic
Track crawlers, scrapers, LLM assistants, and AI agents on your website. Generate a robots.txt that blocks AI bots. Formerly Dark Visitors.
(6)
Updated 56d ago
1,000 installs16,189 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
Injection Guard
Injection Guard
This plugin blocks all unauthorized and irrelevant requests through query strings and provides extended session tracking and capability audit.
(4)
Updated 37d ago
1,000 installs34,051 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
Snitch
Snitch
Network monitor for WordPress. Connection overview for monitoring and controlling outgoing data traffic.
(27)
Updated 38d ago
900 installs49,886 downloads65/100 • Actively maintained
Security, Antivirus, Firewall – S.A.F
Security, Antivirus, Firewall – S.A.F
Security plugin to protect website with firewall and antivirus scanner, brute force security monitor, life system security monitor
(15)
Updated 2695d ago
900 installs40,940 downloads24/100 • Possibly abandoned
WebTotem Security
WebTotem Security
WebTotem is a SaaS which provides powerful tools for securing and monitoring your website in one place in easy and flexible way.
(13)
Updated 197d ago
900 installs92,899 downloads42/100 • Stale
WEDOS Global (CDN Cache & Security)
WEDOS Global (CDN Cache & Security)
Activate WEDOS Global protection — WAF, DDoS protection and CDN for your WordPress website.
(4)
Updated 4d ago
800 installs13,466 downloads76/100 • Actively maintained
Security Safe
Security Safe
This security plugin helps you quickly audit, harden, and secure your WordPress website.
(13)
Updated 43d ago
700 installs20,802 downloads63/100 • Actively maintained
WordPress Security – Firewall, Malware Scanner, Secure Login and Backup
WordPress Security – Firewall, Malware Scanner, Secure Login and Backup
Security with firewall, malware scanner, login and spam protection, and encrypted backup. WP Security Plugin includes Login Security, Limit login atte …
(12)
Updated 1268d ago
700 installs40,297 downloads24/100 • Possibly abandoned
Security Ninja For MainWP
Security Ninja For MainWP
See Security Ninja vulnerabilities and security test results in your MainWP dashboard.
(1)
Updated 46d ago
500 installs18,117 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
Pareto Security
Pareto Security
WordPress Core Security: Secure your website with real security.
(20)
Updated 668d ago
400 installs39,241 downloads20/100 • Possibly abandoned
Vigilant – 100% Free Security Suite: Firewall, 2FA, Login, Headers, Scanner…
Vigilant – 100% Free Security Suite: Firewall, 2FA, Login, Headers, Scanner…
Premium WordPress Security - 100% FREE: Firewall, 2FA, Security Headers, Login and Malware Protection, File Monitor, Security Audit & more
(8)
Updated 5d ago
300 installs5,089 downloads86/100 • Actively maintained
BitFire Security – Firewall, WAF, Bot/Spam Blocker, Login Security
BitFire Security – Firewall, WAF, Bot/Spam Blocker, Login Security
Real-time firewall that stops bots, malware, and hackers with real AI, file protection, and traffic analytics without slowing down your site
(7)
Updated 211d ago
300 installs14,024 downloads40/100 • Stale
Captchinoo, admin login page protection with Google recaptcha
Captchinoo, admin login page protection with Google recaptcha
Want to verify that your website users are not bots with a very simple way with one click installation? you need Captchinoo Captcha plugin!!
(3)
Updated 322d ago
300 installs15,199 downloads40/100 • Stale
Spam Master
Spam Master
Real-time firewall and anti-spam for WordPress. Block spam bots, comments, logins & registrations. No CAPTCHA, no slowdown.
(71)
Updated 39d ago
200 installs144,288 downloads65/100 • Actively maintained
QueryWall: Plug'n Play Firewall
QueryWall: Plug'n Play Firewall
Autopilot protection for your WordPress against malicious URL requests.
(9)
Updated 2737d ago
200 installs12,127 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
Limit Login Attempts (Spam Protection)
Limit Login Attempts (Spam Protection)
Limit rate of login attempts, including by way of cookies, for each IP. Fully customizable.
(7)
Updated 309d ago
200 installs14,039 downloads40/100 • Stale
SAR One Click Security
SAR One Click Security
Adds some extra security to your WordPress with only one click.
(7)
Updated 413d ago
200 installs13,682 downloads28/100 • Possibly abandoned
Web Application Firewall – website security
Web Application Firewall – website security
Web Application Firewall allows you to easily and secure firewall protection to your site via htaccess file. Although it can be installed and configur …
(4)
Updated 759d ago
200 installs9,912 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
Protector – Malware Removal, Firewall & Core Repair
Protector – Malware Removal, Firewall & Core Repair
Protect your WordPress. The ultimate lightweight security suite. Block brute-force attacks, auto-repair infected core files, hide your login URL, set …
(3)
Updated 10d ago
200 installs5,335 downloads70/100 • Actively maintained
Malcure Security Suite
Malcure Security Suite
🔐 All-in-one WordPress security: malware scanner (files+DB), force re-login, force logout, control logins, email-alerts. Cloud-based, light & fast.
(2)
Updated 207d ago
200 installs9,164 downloads40/100 • Stale
.htaccess Login block
.htaccess Login block
Simple plugin to block login hijackers using apache and .htaccess. Simple and resource efficient way to protect your blog. Works with Apache from 1.
(0)
Updated 718d ago
200 installs5,583 downloads26/100 • Possibly abandoned
Deactivate XML-RPC on WordPress
Deactivate XML-RPC on WordPress
This plugin will completely disable or deactivates XML-RPC on your WordPress installation. This will prevent any brute force attacks to your website u …
(0)
Updated 3996d ago
200 installs4,912 downloads20/100 • Possibly abandoned
WP Shieldon – WordPress Firewall
WP Shieldon – WordPress Firewall
WP Shieldon is a WordPress security plugin based on Shieldon library, a Web Application Firewall (WAF) for PHP.
(3)
Updated 1035d ago
100 installs5,824 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
Anti-Hacker – Security Plugin
Anti-Hacker – Security Plugin
Anti-Hacker protects your Wordpress against hackers attacks, hiding sensitive information that would be used to exploit your site, detecting and fixin …
(3)
Updated 521d ago
100 installs4,507 downloads28/100 • Possibly abandoned
Fail2WP
Fail2WP
Security plugin for WordPress with support for fail2ban. Tested with WordPress 5.5+ and PHP 7.4-8.4
(2)
Updated 36d ago
100 installs3,586 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
WP Guardian
WP Guardian
An easy way to harden your website's security effectively.
(1)
Updated 18d ago
100 installs4,271 downloads70/100 • Actively maintained
Polar Mass Advanced IP Blocker
Polar Mass Advanced IP Blocker
Automatically block threats at the network level by forwarding Wordfence-detected IPs to Cloudflare.
(2)
Updated 335d ago
90 installs950 downloads30/100 • Stale
IP Threat Blocker
IP Threat Blocker
IP Threat Blocker for Wordpress by Musubu
(7)
Updated 2142d ago
70 installs4,110 downloads12/100 • Possibly abandoned