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Simple Security

80+ installs · #17,931 most popular

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Wordfence Security
Shares 1 of Simple Security's 2 tags.
Most installed
Wordfence Security
5M+ active installs.
Best rated
Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall
4.9 out of 5 from 784 reviews.
Most recently updated
Hide My WP Ghost
Updated on Nov 8, 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. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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
    today

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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall

    by Eli

    This Anti-Malware scanner searches for Malware, Viruses, and other security threats and vulnerabilities on your server and it helps you fix them.

    Installs
    100K+
    Rank
    #310
    Rating
    4.9(784)
    Updated
    12 days ago

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