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EssentialHeaders

60+ installs · #19,962 most popular

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Headers Security Advanced & HSTS WP
Shares 3 of EssentialHeaders's 5 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
Limit Login Attempts Security
Updated on Nov 6, 2026.
  1. Headers Security Advanced & HSTS WP

    by Andrea Ferro

    Best all-in-one WordPress security plugin, uses HTTP & HSTS response headers to avoid vulnerabilities: XSS, injection, clickjacking. Force HTTP/HTTPS.

    Installs
    90K+
    Rank
    #479
    Rating
    4.9(79)
    Updated
    9 days ago

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  2. WP Hide & Security Enhancer

    by nsp-code

    Protect your website by concealing vulnerable WordPress traces, plugins, themes, login/admin url. 2FA, Captcha, Firewall, Security Headers etc.

    Installs
    50K+
    Rank
    #756
    Rating
    4.3(275)
    Updated
    1 month ago

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  3. 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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  4. 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
    5 days ago

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  5. 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
    13 days ago

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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  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. 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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  11. CloudSecure WP Security

    by XServer

    CloudSecure WP Securityは、管理画面とログインURLをサイバー攻撃から守る、国産・日本語対応のセキュリティ対策プラグインです。 簡単な設定だけで、不正アクセスや不正ログインからWordPressを保護し、サイトのセキュリティを高めます。

    Installs
    200K+
    Rank
    #281
    Rating
    5.0(2)
    Updated
    25 days ago

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  12. Patchstack

    by Patchstack

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

    Installs
    100K+
    Rank
    #289
    Rating
    4.8(62)
    Updated
    3 months ago

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