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Security Optimizer

1M+ installs · #51 most popular

Its stats
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Hide My WP Ghost
Shares 3 of Security Optimizer's 5 tags.
Most installed
Wordfence Security
5M+ active installs.
Best rated
NinjaFirewall (WP Edition)
4.9 out of 5 from 220 reviews.
Most recently updated
Hide My WP Ghost
Updated on Nov 8, 2026.
  1. 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
    #418
    Rating
    4.5(373)
    Updated
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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  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. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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