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The 12 WordPress plugins most like Defender Security, by the tags they share, the most in common first. Installs, ratings and updates come from WordPress.org and refresh every night.
Defender Security
80K+ installs · #519 most popular
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BulletProof Security
by AITpro
WordPress Security Protection: Malware scanner, Firewall, Login Security, DB Backup, Anti-Spam...
- Installs
- 20K+
- Rank
- #1,143
- Rating
- 4.8(674)
- Updated
- 2 months ago
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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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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
- 9 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
- 4 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
- 2 days ago
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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
- 25 days ago
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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
- 1 day ago
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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
- 12 days ago
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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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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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Hide My WP Ghost
by John Darrel
Hide My WP Ghost is a WordPress security plugin that hides WP paths and protects your site with Path Security, Firewall, Brute Force Protection, 2FA
- Installs
- 100K+
- Rank
- #402
- Rating
- 4.5(373)
- Updated
- today
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BBQ Firewall
by Jeff Starr
The fastest firewall plugin for WordPress. Protect against a wide range of threats with minimal performance impact.
- Installs
- 100K+
- Rank
- #346
- Rating
- 4.9(160)
- Updated
- 2 days ago
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