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Read Only Mode

10+ installs · #47,784 most popular

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Readministrator (Read Only Administrator)
Shares 1 of Read Only Mode's 5 tags.
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Readministrator (Read Only Administrator)
80+ active installs.
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Moatline Malware Scanner
Updated on Nov 9, 2026.
  1. Readministrator (Read Only Administrator)

    by Dhanendran Rajagopal

    A read-only administrator role — users can view the entire wp-admin like an admin but cannot change anything.

    Installs
    80+
    Rank
    #18,056
    Rating
    No ratings
    Updated
    2 months ago

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  2. Zen Site Security

    by Guram Zhgamadze

    SSL in one click plus security hardening: 301 HTTPS redirect, mixed content fixer, HSTS, security headers, SameSite cookies, attack-surface hardening.

    Installs
    70+
    Rank
    #18,936
    Rating
    5.0(1)
    Updated
    1 month ago

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  3. Site Cleanup Controls

    by Abhishek Sinha

    Selectively disable WordPress features to improve performance, security, and cleanliness. Toggle each feature individually from a single settings page …

    Installs
    40+
    Rank
    #22,477
    Rating
    No ratings
    Updated
    2 months ago

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  4. Moatline Malware Scanner

    by Next Nova Technologies

    Finds the malware hacked WordPress sites hide: fake plugins, hidden admins and database scripts. Built by a team that cleans hacked sites.

    Installs
    30+
    Rank
    #27,016
    Rating
    5.0(6)
    Updated
    1 day ago

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  5. Sitemap Guardian

    by Sitemap Co.

    Free, practical security monitoring and hardening for WordPress.

    Installs
    20+
    Rank
    #26,823
    Rating
    No ratings
    Updated
    2 months ago

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  6. Steel Security & Hardening

    by sweetwatermedia

    High-signal WordPress security auditing and hardening with practical site audit tools for administrators.

    Installs
    20+
    Rank
    #27,353
    Rating
    No ratings
    Updated
    3 months ago

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  7. JAT Site Shield

    by Jeremy Anderson

    Lock WordPress down: login lockouts, two-factor codes, core hardening, an activity log with email alerts, and file integrity checks.

    Installs
    Fewer than 10
    Rank
    #55,178
    Rating
    No ratings
    Updated
    3 days ago

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  8. Axle Read-Only Mode

    by Aryan Jasala

    Read-only mode for migrations and deploys. Visitors still see the site; nothing can be saved, so no edits, orders or comments get lost.

    Installs
    Fewer than 10
    Rank
    #67,159
    Rating
    No ratings
    Updated
    11 days ago

    Sharesread only

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  9. BoonRisk

    by Boon Band

    Security posture report for WordPress — 30+ checks, prioritized risks, and a printable report. Get a clear picture in minutes.

    Installs
    Fewer than 10
    Rank
    #69,495
    Rating
    No ratings
    Updated
    8 months ago

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  10. CompatShield WP Site Auditor

    by CompatShield

    Comprehensive WordPress security auditor. Scans for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations and threats — scored report with actionable fix steps.

    Installs
    Fewer than 10
    Rank
    #58,298
    Rating
    No ratings
    Updated
    4 months ago

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  11. Recap Site Auditor

    by recapwp

    A deterministic WordPress site auditor and fixer: finds security, configuration, update, and account problems, then fixes them on confirm, with undo.

    Installs
    Fewer than 10
    Rank
    #55,534
    Rating
    No ratings
    Updated
    1 month ago

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  12. MarketVistaAi Site Hardening

    by MarketVistaAi

    WordPress hardening, local form and comment spam protection, recoverable spam review and configuration checks.

    Installs
    Fewer than 10
    Rank
    #50,019
    Rating
    No ratings
    Updated
    1 month ago

    Shareshardening

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