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DefendWP Firewall

Name: DefendWP Firewall
Author: revmakx

Get instant protection against vulnerabilities disclosed by security companies.

DefendWP Firewall ranks #4,171 among WordPress.org plugins with 3,000+ active installations, is #303 of 4,514 in the Security category, a 1/5 rating from 0 reviews, and was last updated Jun 16, 2025. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Tested up to WP 6.8 (Current: 7.1)

v1.1.6 Current Version v1.1.6

Updated 1 year ago Last Update on 16 Jun, 2025

Refreshed 9 hours ago Last Refreshed on

#303 of 4,514 in Security Top 5% by installs Downloads -46% this week No update in over a year

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3K+

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KW Avg Position

91.5

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Downloads

10.6K

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Review 1 out of 5

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Next Milestone 4K

Total Progress 78.8%

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Security History

Source: WPVulnerability

1 known vulnerability on record · 1 in the last 24 months · checked 1 month ago

Feb 24, 2025

DefendWP Firewall [defend-wp-firewall] < 1.1.1

CVE-2025-22280 · Fixed in v1.1.1

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Plugin Details

Version: 1.1.6
Last Updated: Jun 16, 2025
Requires WP: 6.2.0+
Tested Up To: 6.8
PHP Version: 8.1 or higher
Author: revmakx

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Rating: ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 1
Reviews: 0
Support Threads: 0
Resolved: 0%

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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

This plugin is for WordPress site owners, especially small business owners, bloggers, and entrepreneurs who want protection without needing technical resources. It solves the delay between public disclosure of plugin/theme vulnerabilities and official patches by automatically applying firewall rules or patches during that gap.

Automatic firewall rules
Immediate patches upon disclosure
Silent background protection
Free and accessible
Vulnerability reporting for plugin authors
Uses Ipify.org for IP detection

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DefendWP Firewall

Currently, security research companies identify vulnerabilities in WordPress plugins or themes and notify the developers. The developers are given time to create a patch. During this time, premium users of the security companies are offered protection against the vulnerability. After the patch is made, the vulnerability is disclosed publicly. Unfortunately, once disclosed, hackers can target websites that haven’t yet applied the patch, leaving many users vulnerable.

While the current process allows developers time to patch vulnerabilities, it unintentionally leaves many users—especially those without premium protection—exposed once the vulnerability is disclosed. Hackers actively target disclosed vulnerabilities, creating a window in which users who haven’t yet updated their plugins are vulnerable to attacks. The system also prevents plugin developers from informing their own users of vulnerabilities before public disclosure, limiting early protection.

We offer a free plugin that immediately pushes patches or firewall rules to protect websites when vulnerabilities are disclosed. This ensures all users are protected, regardless of whether they have premium protection. Our plugin works silently, pushing protection as soon as a vulnerability is disclosed, even if a patch from the developer hasn’t been applied yet.

Once a vulnerability is disclosed, our plugin pushes a silent update that either applies a patch or implements firewall rules to prevent exploitation. This immediate protection means that users are safeguarded against attacks, even if they haven’t yet applied the official patch provided by the plugin developer.

No, our goal is to protect users, not to take credit for patching or disclosures. Security research companies deserve recognition for their work in identifying vulnerabilities, and we respect that. We focus on providing immediate protection to all WordPress users, without seeking credit or publicity for doing so.

Yes, plugin developers can contact us to push patches through our platform before public disclosure. This ensures that their users are protected without violating early disclosure agreements with security companies.

Yes, our plugin is completely free and accessible to all WordPress users. We believe that security should not be a luxury and aim to protect every WordPress site, regardless of financial resources.

The WordPress ecosystem is built on open-source principles: inclusivity and accessibility. Unfortunately, the current vulnerability disclosure process leaves many users—particularly those using free plugins—vulnerable to attacks. By offering free, immediate protection, we aim to ensure that all WordPress users, regardless of financial status, are safeguarded from potential threats.

Unlike other security companies that offer early protection only to their premium users, our solution is free and available to everyone. We push patches and firewall rules silently upon vulnerability disclosure, ensuring that all users are protected, not just those with paid services.

No, our plugin works alongside official patches from developers. It provides temporary protection through firewall rules or patches until the official update is applied, ensuring that users are not left vulnerable during the critical window between disclosure and patch adoption.