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Best wp security plugins for WordPress

The most popular wp security plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Security Safe leads with 600+ active installs, ahead of Safe Sites (10+) and Bravo WP security Plugin (10+). All 5 plugins tagged “wp security” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.

Installs aren’t everything: a recent release, a “Tested up to” that matches the current WordPress, and support threads that get resolved show a plugin is looked after. Open any plugin for its downloads, rank history and alternatives.

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Top 4 wp security plugins

  1. 1.
    Security Safe

    The most installed wp security plugin, with 600+ active installs. Rated 5.0 from 13 reviews, updated 7 months ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.9.11.

  2. 2.
    Safe Sites

    10+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, updated 7 months ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.7.11.

  3. 3.
    Bravo WP security Plugin

    10+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 8 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.9.35.

  4. 4.
    Admin Allow by IP

    Fewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 3 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.3.14.

All 5 plugins tagged “wp security”