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The 12 WordPress plugins most like Access Defender, by the tags they share, the most in common first. Installs, ratings and updates come from WordPress.org and refresh every night.

Access Defender

50+ installs · #21,311 most popular

Its stats
Closest match
NinjaFirewall (WP Edition)
Shares 3 of Access Defender's 5 tags.
Most installed
Akismet Anti-spam
5M+ active installs.
Best rated
NinjaFirewall (WP Edition)
4.9 out of 5 from 220 reviews.
Most recently updated
NinjaFirewall (WP Edition)
Updated on Nov 7, 2026.
  1. NinjaFirewall (WP Edition)

    by nintechnet

    A true Web Application Firewall to protect and secure WordPress.

    Installs
    100K+
    Rank
    #343
    Rating
    4.9(220)
    Updated
    2 days ago

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  2. Zero Spam for WordPress

    by Highfivery Studio

    Free anti-spam for WordPress comments, logins, registrations and forms. No captchas, no moderation queue. Blocks bots before they post.

    Installs
    20K+
    Rank
    #1,203
    Rating
    4.1(143)
    Updated
    5 days ago

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  3. Security Optimizer

    by SiteGround

    Secure your WordPress site from brute-force attacks, threats, malware, and bots. Free to use and easy to set up.

    Installs
    1M+
    Rank
    #51
    Rating
    4.5(158)
    Updated
    5 days ago

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  4. Limit Login Attempts Security

    by WPChef

    Limit login attempts and stop brute force attacks. WordPress security with 2FA, firewall, bot protection, IP blocking, and secure login monitoring.

    Installs
    1M+
    Rank
    #34
    Rating
    4.8(1.5K)
    Updated
    3 days ago

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  5. Anti-Spam, Spam FireWall by CleanTalk

    by CleanTalk Inc

    Advanced antispam for comments, registrations & contact forms. No CAPTCHA, plus email validation and honeypot. We catch spam others miss!

    Installs
    200K+
    Rank
    #239
    Rating
    4.8(3.2K)
    Updated
    11 days ago

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  6. Defender Security

    by WPMU DEV - Your All-in-One WordPress Platform

    WordPress security plugin with malware scanner, IP blocking, audit logs, antivirus scans, firewall, 2FA, brute force login security, and more.

    Installs
    80K+
    Rank
    #519
    Rating
    4.8(334)
    Updated
    1 month ago

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  7. Shield Security

    by Paul

    Smart WordPress security that blocks bots automatically, guides you to what matters, and repairs problems — without drowning you in noise.

    Installs
    30K+
    Rank
    #938
    Rating
    4.8(1K)
    Updated
    12 days ago

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  8. Akismet Anti-spam

    by Automattic

    The best anti-spam protection to block spam comments and spam in a contact form. The most trusted antispam solution for WordPress and WooCommerce.

    Installs
    5M+
    Rank
    #8
    Rating
    4.7(1.2K)
    Updated
    2 months ago

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  9. Kadence Security

    by Nexcess

    Harden your site security with Login Security, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Vulnerability Scanner, Firewall, and more. Formerly iThemes Security.

    Installs
    700K+
    Rank
    #88
    Rating
    4.6(4K)
    Updated
    25 days ago

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  10. Gravity Forms Zero Spam

    by GravityKit

    Block form spam in Gravity Forms with an invisible token check, email rejection rules, and optional AI review. No CAPTCHAs for your visitors.

    Installs
    100K+
    Rank
    #453
    Rating
    4.3(24)
    Updated
    2 months ago

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  11. Access Governance for WordPress (aka AAM)

    by AAM Plugin

    Access Governance for WordPress. Understand, control, and continuously govern who and what can access your WordPress website.

    Installs
    100K+
    Rank
    #396
    Rating
    4.2(421)
    Updated
    21 days ago

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  12. Login Lockdown & Protection

    by WebFactory

    Protect, lockdown & secure login form by limiting login attempts from the same IP & banning IPs.

    Installs
    100K+
    Rank
    #370
    Rating
    4.3(61)
    Updated
    1 month ago

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