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htaccess protect

700+ installs · #7,678 most popular

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Closest match
Jetpack Protect
Shares 2 of htaccess protect's 5 tags.
Most installed
Security Optimizer
1M+ active installs.
Best rated
Htaccess File Editor
5.0 out of 5 from 102 reviews.
Most recently updated
WPBruiser Security
Updated on Nov 7, 2026.
  1. Jetpack Protect

    by Automattic

    Free daily vulnerability scans & WordPress security, powered by WPScan (an Automattic brand) and its 60,000+ vulnerability database. No setup needed!

    Installs
    100K+
    Rank
    #356
    Rating
    4.6(123)
    Updated
    3 months ago

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  2. 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
    6 days ago

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  3. 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
    4 days ago

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  4. 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
    27 days ago

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  5. Email Encoder

    by Online Optimisation

    Protect email addresses and phone numbers on your site and hide them from spambots. Easy to use & flexible.

    Installs
    90K+
    Rank
    #463
    Rating
    4.9(94)
    Updated
    1 month ago

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  6. Titan Anti-spam & Security

    by Themeisle

    Block spam comments, defend against login attacks, strengthen site security. Anti-spam, brute-force protection & two-factor authentication built in.

    Installs
    50K+
    Rank
    #725
    Rating
    4.5(370)
    Updated
    13 days ago

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  7. Htaccess File Editor

    by WebFactory

    A safe & simple htaccess file editor with automatic htaccess backups & htaccess file syntax testing.

    Installs
    40K+
    Rank
    #858
    Rating
    5.0(102)
    Updated
    2 months ago

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  8. Shield Security

    by Paul

    Smart WordPress security that blocks bots automatically, guides you to what matters, and repairs problems — without drowning you in noise.

    Installs
    30K+
    Rank
    #938
    Rating
    4.8(1K)
    Updated
    14 days ago

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  9. Protect Uploads

    by Protect Uploads

    Protect your uploads directory. Prevent browsing, password-protect files, add watermarks, and discourage right-click copying.

    Installs
    30K+
    Rank
    #910
    Rating
    4.8(12)
    Updated
    1 month ago

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  10. WPBruiser Security

    by WPZOOM

    Security and anti-spam without CAPTCHA. Blocks bots on forms, comments and logins, limits login attempts and hardens WordPress. No outside service.

    Installs
    10K+
    Rank
    #1,788
    Rating
    4.6(213)
    Updated
    3 days ago

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  11. Captcha by BestWebSoft

    by bestwebsoft

    1 The Ultimate Spam Protection Plugin Using Captcha for WordPress Forms.

    Installs
    10K+
    Rank
    #1,988
    Rating
    4.1(21)
    Updated
    5 days ago

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  12. WP Content Copy Protection

    by tychesoftwares

    WP Content Copy Protection uses aggressive techniques in protecting your online content (text/source/images/video/audio) from being stolen.

    Installs
    10K+
    Rank
    #2,042
    Rating
    3.5(163)
    Updated
    3 years ago

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