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DefendWP Firewall

3K+ installs · #4,128 most popular

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Wordfence Security
Shares 2 of DefendWP Firewall's 4 tags.
Most installed
Wordfence Security
5M+ active installs.
Best rated
Really Simple Security
4.9 out of 5 from 8,871 reviews.
Most recently updated
NinjaFirewall (WP Edition)
Updated on Nov 7, 2026.
  1. Wordfence Security

    by Mark Maunder

    Firewall, Malware Scanner, Two Factor Auth, and Comprehensive Security Features, powered by our 24-hour team. Make security a priority with Wordfence.

    Installs
    5M+
    Rank
    #11
    Rating
    4.7(5K)
    Updated
    1 month ago

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  2. 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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  3. Sucuri Security

    by Sucuri

    The Sucuri WordPress Security plugin is a security toolset for security integrity monitoring, malware detection and security hardening.

    Installs
    600K+
    Rank
    #106
    Rating
    4.2(386)
    Updated
    26 days ago

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  4. Patchstack

    by Patchstack

    Patchstack automatically identifies and mitigates security vulnerabilities in WordPress plugins, themes, and core.

    Installs
    100K+
    Rank
    #288
    Rating
    4.8(62)
    Updated
    3 months ago

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  5. 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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  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. SecuPress with Simple SSL

    by SecuPress

    Protect your WordPress with SecuPress, analyze and ensure the safety of your website daily.

    Installs
    40K+
    Rank
    #885
    Rating
    4.1(106)
    Updated
    3 days ago

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  8. Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal

    by CleanTalk Inc

    Protect WordPress from malware, hackers, brute-force attacks & suspicious traffic. Includes firewall, login security, 2FA & vulnerability checks.

    Installs
    40K+
    Rank
    #886
    Rating
    4.8(398)
    Updated
    13 days ago

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  9. Jetpack

    by Automattic

    Connect ChatGPT, Claude, or another AI agent to your site. Plus backup, malware scan, firewall, stats, CDN, and SEO tools in one plugin.

    Installs
    3M+
    Rank
    #17
    Rating
    3.7(2.4K)
    Updated
    6 days ago

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  10. Really Simple Security

    by Really Simple Plugins

    Easily improve site security with WordPress Hardening, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Login Protection, Vulnerability Detection and SSL certificate.

    Installs
    3M+
    Rank
    #18
    Rating
    4.9(8.9K)
    Updated
    14 days ago

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  11. All-In-One Security (AIOS)

    by David Anderson / Team Updraft

    Protect your WordPress site with All-In-One Security (AIOS): easy-to-use login security, a powerful firewall, and much more.

    Installs
    1M+
    Rank
    #56
    Rating
    4.7(1.7K)
    Updated
    10 days ago

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  12. 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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