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Access Defender
50+ installs · #21,311 most popular
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
Sharesspam
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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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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
Sharesspam
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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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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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