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.
(4,931)
Updated 95d ago
5,000,000 installs418,135,546 downloads71/100 • 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.
(1,708)
Updated 72d ago
1,000,000 installs37,680,353 downloads72/100 • Actively maintained
Limit Login Attempts Security – Login Security, 2FA, Firewall, Brute Force Prevention
Limit Login Attempts Security – Login Security, 2FA, Firewall, Brute Force Prevention
WordPress login security with brute force protection, Two-factor authentication (2FA/MFA), firewall, IP/country blocking, and login monitoring
(1,459)
Updated 61d ago
1,000,000 installs89,501,683 downloads83/100 • 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.
(155)
Updated 93d ago
1,000,000 installs34,161,830 downloads69/100 • 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 74d ago
600,000 installs35,342,099 downloads73/100 • Actively maintained
CleanTalk Anti-Spam. Spam Firewall & Bot protection
CleanTalk Anti-Spam. Spam Firewall & Bot protection
Top-rated antispam for contact forms, comments, WooCommerce, eCommerce, and login. No CAPTCHAs, no friction, just background anti spam protection.
(3,191)
Updated 59d ago
200,000 installs24,200,858 downloads81/100 • 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.
(530)
Updated 71d ago
200,000 installs18,079,751 downloads80/100 • 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.
(783)
Updated 160d ago
100,000 installs7,704,969 downloads66/100 • 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 75d ago
100,000 installs2,617,344 downloads70/100 • 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 70d ago
100,000 installs3,282,527 downloads70/100 • 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.
(158)
Updated 118d ago
100,000 installs3,374,832 downloads59/100 • Maintained
Login Lockdown & Protection
Login Lockdown & Protection
Protect, lockdown & secure login form by limiting login attempts from the same IP & banning IPs.
(60)
Updated 124d ago
100,000 installs2,001,139 downloads56/100 • 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.
(333)
Updated 131d ago
80,000 installs4,118,564 downloads71/100 • Maintained
Titan Anti-spam & Security – Brute Force Protection, 2FA & Spam Filter
Titan Anti-spam & Security – Brute Force Protection, 2FA & Spam Filter
Block spam comments, defend against login attacks, strengthen site security. Anti-spam, brute-force protection & two-factor authentication built in.
(369)
Updated 89d ago
60,000 installs3,493,420 downloads70/100 • Actively maintained
Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking, Brute-Force Login Protection & File Scanning
Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking, Brute-Force Login Protection & File Scanning
Smart WordPress security that blocks bots automatically, guides you to what matters, and repairs problems — without drowning you in noise.
(1,035)
Updated 68d ago
40,000 installs12,765,357 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 116d ago
40,000 installs620,001 downloads46/100 • Maintained
Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal
Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal
Protect WordPress from malware, hackers, brute-force attacks and suspicious traffic. Includes firewall, login security, 2FA, and vulnerability checks.
(383)
Updated 69d ago
30,000 installs2,769,723 downloads79/100 • Actively maintained
BulletProof Security
BulletProof Security
WordPress Security Protection: Malware scanner, Firewall, Login Security, DB Backup, Anti-Spam...
(674)
Updated 87d ago
20,000 installs4,544,184 downloads80/100 • 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 152d ago
20,000 installs1,431,829 downloads49/100 • 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.
(72)
Updated 78d ago
10,000 installs637,302 downloads65/100 • Actively maintained
Forget Spam Comment
Forget Spam Comment
The ultimate solution to stop spam comments in the default commenting system of WordPress
(46)
Updated 435d ago
10,000 installs77,398 downloads32/100 • Possibly abandoned
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 2763d ago
9,000 installs778,873 downloads26/100 • Possibly abandoned
Security Ninja – WordPress Security & Firewall
Security Ninja – WordPress Security & Firewall
WordPress security plugin with free 8G firewall/WAF, 50+ security tests, vulnerability and core scanning, events logging, and AI-powered security repo …
(99)
Updated 58d ago
7,000 installs871,933 downloads65/100 • Actively maintained
Malware Scanner
Malware Scanner
Malware scanner provides Anti malware security, Scans & Detects malware like Trojans, Backdoors, Brute force & OWASP attacks.
(4)
Updated 877d 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 853d 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 87d ago
4,000 installs31,681 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
BotBlocker Security – Firewall & Bot Protection
BotBlocker Security – Firewall & Bot Protection
Stop bots, brute force, spam, and fake crawlers before they reach WordPress. Three-layer firewall, 9 CAPTCHAs, FCrDNS, 2FA. Setup in 60 seconds.
(9)
Updated 59d ago
3,000 installs7,390 downloads71/100 • Actively maintained
Advanced IP Blocker
Advanced IP Blocker
A complete WordPress security firewall: blocks IPs, bots, countries & ASN. Includes an intelligent WAF, Threat Scoring, Geo-Challenge, and 2FA.
(20)
Updated 60d ago
2,000 installs49,429 downloads73/100 • 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 73d ago
2,000 installs36,820 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
CrowdSec
CrowdSec
This plugin blocks detected attackers or displays them a captcha to check they are not bots.
(5)
Updated 219d ago
2,000 installs59,866 downloads40/100 • Stale
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 130d ago
1,000 installs51,550 downloads54/100 • Maintained
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
(13)
Updated 61d ago
1,000 installs13,434 downloads73/100 • 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 1342d 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 94d ago
1,000 installs19,732 downloads42/100 • 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 154d ago
1,000 installs34,721 downloads52/100 • Maintained
Snitch
Snitch
Network monitor for WordPress. Connection overview for monitoring and controlling outgoing data traffic.
(27)
Updated 155d ago
900 installs50,265 downloads56/100 • 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 2812d 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 93d ago
900 installs95,436 downloads54/100 • Maintained
WEDOS | Protection & Cache Performance
WEDOS | Protection & Cache Performance
Activate WEDOS Global protection — WAF, DDoS protection and CDN for your WordPress website.
(4)
Updated 94d ago
800 installs15,205 downloads52/100 • Maintained
Security Safe
Security Safe
This security plugin helps you quickly audit, harden, and secure your WordPress website.
(13)
Updated 160d ago
700 installs21,122 downloads54/100 • 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 1385d ago
700 installs40,297 downloads24/100 • Possibly abandoned
Atomic Edge Security – Firewall, Malware Scan and Login Security
Atomic Edge Security – Firewall, Malware Scan and Login Security
WordPress firewall with cloud WAF rules, malware scanning, 2FA, vulnerability checks, IP blocking, and real-time security logs.
(5)
Updated 67d ago
600 installs1,594 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
Security Ninja For MainWP
Security Ninja For MainWP
See Security Ninja vulnerabilities and security test results in your MainWP dashboard.
(1)
Updated 78d ago
500 installs19,010 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
Pareto Security
Pareto Security
WordPress Core Security: Secure your website with real security.
(20)
Updated 785d ago
400 installs39,241 downloads14/100 • Possibly abandoned
BitFire Security – Firewall, Malware Scanner, Bot Blocker, Login Protection
BitFire Security – Firewall, Malware Scanner, Bot Blocker, Login Protection
Block malicious bots, malware, and exploits with an A+ rated WAF, fast malware scanning, and runtime file and database protection.
(7)
Updated 59d ago
300 installs14,678 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
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 439d ago
300 installs15,555 downloads28/100 • Possibly abandoned
Easy IP Blocker
Easy IP Blocker
Quickly block unwanted IPs in your WP site with CDN/proxy-aware IP detection
(1)
Updated 95d ago
300 installs6,133 downloads52/100 • Maintained
Spam Master
Spam Master
Real-time firewall and anti-spam for WordPress. Block spam bots, comments, logins & registrations. No CAPTCHA, no slowdown.
(71)
Updated 82d ago
200 installs145,597 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 2854d ago
200 installs12,426 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 426d ago
200 installs14,207 downloads28/100 • Possibly abandoned
SAR One Click Security
SAR One Click Security
Adds some extra security to your WordPress with only one click.
(7)
Updated 530d ago
200 installs13,849 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 877d 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 107d ago
200 installs5,832 downloads52/100 • 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 324d ago
200 installs9,446 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 835d ago
200 installs5,583 downloads20/100 • 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 4113d ago
200 installs5,011 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 1152d ago
100 installs6,011 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 638d ago
100 installs4,920 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 153d ago
100 installs3,811 downloads52/100 • 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.
(3)
Updated 452d ago
80 installs1,060 downloads28/100 • Possibly abandoned