WordPress hardening plugins

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WP Hardening (discontinued)
WP Hardening (discontinued)
The WP Hardening is a one-click tool to fix standard security recommendations on your WordPress website.
(20)
Updated 747d ago
10,000 installs132,176 downloads24/100 • Possibly abandoned
NETSENSAI Shield
NETSENSAI Shield
Hardens and protects your site by locking down login, REST API, XML‑RPC, file editor, and applying HTTP security headers.
(5)
Updated 351d ago
1,000 installs6,600 downloads40/100 • Stale
SAR One Click Security
SAR One Click Security
Adds some extra security to your WordPress with only one click.
(7)
Updated 576d ago
200 installs13,849 downloads28/100 • Possibly abandoned
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 369d ago
200 installs9,446 downloads28/100 • Possibly abandoned
Security Hardener
Security Hardener
Basic hardening: secure headers, login honeypot, user enumeration blocking, generic login errors, rate limiting, and more.
(0)
Updated 109d ago
200 installs1,680 downloads50/100 • Maintained
Secure HTTP Headers
Secure HTTP Headers
Secure HTTP headers - Essential, and easy.
(2)
Updated 1996d ago
100 installs2,696 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
Aipatch Security Scanner
Aipatch Security Scanner
WordPress security scanner with 36 checks, malware scanning, core integrity verification, remediation, and 23 MCP abilities.
(0)
Updated 150d ago
100 installs388 downloads50/100 • Maintained
Lockora Security Audit
Lockora Security Audit
Lockora Security Audit checks WordPress security posture, hardening, core integrity, vulnerabilities, and optional AI reports.
(2)
Updated 130d ago
90 installs329 downloads52/100 • Maintained
Dessky Security
Dessky Security
Dessky Security is the ultralight plugin for basic Security Hardening. It is specially designed not to drain any resources from your website.
(2)
Updated 301d ago
70 installs6,186 downloads40/100 • Stale
Wonderful Secure Cleanup
Wonderful Secure Cleanup
A simple way to clean and secure WordPress by disabling unnecessary features like comments, XML-RPC, and RSS feeds.
(0)
Updated 301d ago
60 installs597 downloads38/100 • Stale
Webfiable Info
Webfiable Info
Connect your site to Webfiable (webfiable.com) to track config health and get security recommendations. Public early access (white march). Free.
(0)
Updated 207d ago
30 installs1,257 downloads38/100 • Stale
SecurelyWP – all-in-one security
SecurelyWP – all-in-one security
SecurelyWP is a simple security plugin that protects your WordPress site right after activation—no setup needed for most features.
(0)
Updated 313d ago
20 installs1,079 downloads38/100 • Stale
BaseCloud Security Manager
BaseCloud Security Manager
🛡️ Enterprise-grade WordPress security made simple. Implement military-standard HTTP security headers with zero technical knowledge required.
(2)
Updated 217d ago
10 installs1,138 downloads40/100 • Stale
Metadas Version Removal
Metadas Version Removal
A lightweight, zero configuration plugin that removes all WordPress version output from your site for improved security and cleaner markup.
(1)
Updated 132d ago
10 installs294 downloads52/100 • Maintained
Abhishek Site Cleanup Controls
Abhishek Site Cleanup Controls
Selectively disable WordPress features to improve performance, security, and cleanliness. Toggle each feature individually from a single settings page …
(0)
Updated 132d ago
10 installs192 downloads50/100 • Maintained
Steel Security & Hardening – Site Audit Tools
Steel Security & Hardening – Site Audit Tools
High-signal WordPress security auditing and hardening with practical site audit tools for administrators.
(0)
Updated 155d ago
10 installs173 downloads50/100 • Maintained
WM Secure and Optimize
WM Secure and Optimize
One place for site security and site performance. Secure and optimize your site to perform better. WM Secure and Optimize
(1)
Updated 1043d ago
0 installs1,311 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
Maroon Horizon Smart Firewall – Malware Scanner & IP Blocking
Maroon Horizon Smart Firewall – Malware Scanner & IP Blocking
Firewall, malware scan & IP blocking for WordPress, with Quick Scan Overall Security Rating, hardening, quarantine and integrity checks. PRO adds AI.
(1)
Updated 164d ago
0 installs544 downloads52/100 • Maintained
Treder Secure Login Shield
Treder Secure Login Shield
Create a private login URL and hide /wp-login.php with stealth 404s. Logged-out /wp-admin/ visits redirect to your homepage.
(1)
Updated 111d ago
0 installs502 downloads52/100 • Maintained
Integer Wp Security
Integer Wp Security
WP security is a plugin responsible by security with short steps and fix the mainly security problems.
(0)
Updated 2121d ago
0 installs2,742 downloads20/100 • Possibly abandoned
DozWPSecure
DozWPSecure
A basic security plugin for WordPress 4.x, 5.0 or higher. You can selectively disable unused features in WordPress core...
(0)
Updated 2320d ago
0 installs1,334 downloads20/100 • Possibly abandoned
ShadowScan Security Link
ShadowScan Security Link
ShadowScan Guard local WordPress hardening and basic diagnostics, with optional Guard or ShadowScan portal connection for managed features.
(0)
Updated 137d ago
0 installs567 downloads50/100 • Maintained
BrenWP Client Safe Mode
BrenWP Client Safe Mode
Per-user Safe Mode plus role-based client restrictions for safer troubleshooting and cleaner client handoff.
(0)
Updated 267d ago
0 installs446 downloads38/100 • Stale
TotalWeb – Security, Firewall & Malware Scanner
TotalWeb – Security, Firewall & Malware Scanner
TotalWeb strengthens your site security with malware defense, brute-force protection, firewall rules, and smart hardening controls.
(0)
Updated 132d ago
0 installs424 downloads50/100 • Maintained
Lunexia .htaccess Shield
Lunexia .htaccess Shield
Professional website security hardening with IP blocking system by automatically applying common .htaccess security rules safely.
(0)
Updated 118d ago
0 installs419 downloads50/100 • Maintained
PF Secure Toolkit
PF Secure Toolkit
PF Secure Toolkit is a lightweight, modular plugin to harden WordPress by disabling unnecessary features.
(0)
Updated 399d ago
0 installs375 downloads26/100 • Possibly abandoned
VigiGuard Security
VigiGuard Security
Simple one-click WordPress security. Protect your site in 30 seconds.
(0)
Updated 220d ago
0 installs287 downloads38/100 • Stale
BoonRisk – Site Security Check & Report
BoonRisk – Site Security Check & Report
Security posture report for WordPress — 30+ checks, prioritized risks, and a printable report. Get a clear picture in minutes.
(0)
Updated 226d ago
0 installs271 downloads38/100 • Stale
Oriole One Master Guard
Oriole One Master Guard
All-in-one WordPress security with brute-force protection, hardening controls, and a clear failed login audit log.
(0)
Updated 157d ago
0 installs268 downloads50/100 • Maintained
HeaderShield
HeaderShield
Add safe, modern HTTP security headers with optional strict cross-origin protections and a simple admin UI.
(0)
Updated 194d ago
0 installs227 downloads38/100 • Stale
Read Only Mode – Telchar HiveLock
Read Only Mode – Telchar HiveLock
Put your WordPress site in read-only mode — block persistent changes while keeping the site browsable until an administrator disables the freeze.
(0)
Updated 165d ago
0 installs199 downloads50/100 • Maintained
WT Hardening
WT Hardening
WordPress hardening without touching your theme: XML-RPC, user enumeration, login limiter, security headers, strong passwords, event log.
(0)
Updated 132d ago
0 installs186 downloads50/100 • Maintained
Bastora Security Audit
Bastora Security Audit
Ehrlicher 53-Punkte-Sicherheits-Check für WordPress. Prüft, härtet die wichtigsten Stellen automatisch und tritt zur Seite, wenn ein anderes Sicherhei …
(0)
Updated 107d ago
0 installs179 downloads50/100 • Maintained
PlugSeal
PlugSeal
Control what each active plugin is allowed to do. Allow or deny specific permissions per plugin, with immediate effect.
(0)
Updated 109d ago
0 installs168 downloads50/100 • Maintained
FortressX Security – Firewall, Security Scan & Hardening
FortressX Security – Firewall, Security Scan & Hardening
FortressX Security helps protect WordPress with login protection, firewall tools, security checks, hardening guidance and file integrity monitoring.
(0)
Updated 109d ago
0 installs137 downloads50/100 • Maintained
Anonindo Security Advisor
Anonindo Security Advisor
Lightweight WordPress security coach for scanning risks, explaining issues clearly, and guiding safer site improvements.
(0)
Updated 139d ago
0 installs110 downloads50/100 • Maintained
LunarShield
LunarShield
Security hardening utilities for WordPress, including rate limiting, uploads hardening, and admin security settings.
(0)
Updated 136d ago
0 installs102 downloads50/100 • Maintained
Blueternal BOLT Security Toolkit
Blueternal BOLT Security Toolkit
WordPress and hosting security scanner with plain-English findings, safe hardening actions, reports, and Pro AI summaries.
(0)
Updated 136d ago
0 installs99 downloads50/100 • Maintained
Kortech Shieldora
Kortech Shieldora
Enterprise-grade security engine featuring brute-force mitigation, autonomous system hardening, and a real-time command center.
(0)
Updated 134d ago
0 installs94 downloads50/100 • Maintained
Janric Simple Security Hardening
Janric Simple Security Hardening
A lightweight plugin to disable XML-RPC, restrict the REST API, and hide the WordPress version.
(0)
Updated 133d ago
0 installs85 downloads50/100 • Maintained
Pura Vida Vulnerability Scanner
Pura Vida Vulnerability Scanner
Scan your plugins, themes and WordPress core against trusted vulnerability databases and get a clear, prioritized security overview.
(0)
Updated 106d ago
0 installs77 downloads50/100 • Maintained
JR Security Hardening and Login Protection
JR Security Hardening and Login Protection
WordPress hardening and login protection: security headers, enumeration blocking, rate limiting, IP whitelist, event logging and server rules.
(0)
Updated 132d ago
0 installs77 downloads50/100 • Maintained
Janric Simple Attack Monitor
Janric Simple Attack Monitor
Lightweight attack detection for WordPress. Logs brute force, XML-RPC abuse, SQL injection, XSS attempts and more. No bloat, no blocking — just data.
(0)
Updated 107d ago
0 installs43 downloads50/100 • Maintained
Treder Security Snapshot
Treder Security Snapshot
A lightweight WordPress security health report with a simple score, clear findings, local reports, and beginner-friendly suggested fixes.
(0)
Updated 107d ago
0 installs37 downloads50/100 • Maintained