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Iron Security – WordPress Security Plugin

Name: Iron Security – WordPress Security Plugin
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)
Author: WpIron

Hardening tool that blocks hackers and protect against: Brute Force Attacks, Exploits, Injections, Clickjacking and other important functionalities.

Iron Security ranks #20,383 among WordPress.org plugins with 50+ active installations, is #473 of 1,659 in the Authentication category, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, and was last updated Jul 23, 2025. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Tested up to WP 6.8.12 (Current: 7.1.4)

v2.5.3 Current Version v2.5.3

Updated 1 year ago Last Update on 23 Jul, 2025

Refreshed 1 week ago Last Refreshed on

#473 of 1,659 in Authentication Top 50% by installs Downloads +9.4% this week No update in over a year

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Active Installs

50+

-20.6%

KW Avg Position

120.7

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Downloads

5.9K

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Review 5 out of 5

5 (1 reviews)

Next Milestone 60

Total Progress 60%

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Plugin Details

Version: 2.5.3
Last Updated: Jul 23, 2025
Requires WP: 4.7+
Tested Up To: 6.8.12
PHP Version: 7.4 or higher
Author: WpIron

Support & Rating

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
Reviews: 1
Support Threads: 0
Resolved: 0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Iron Security – WordPress Security Plugin

Iron Security is lightweight, fast, and focused on the most effective hardening techniques. Instead of bloated features, it delivers practical tools that directly protect your WordPress site from real threats.

Absolutely. Iron Security features an intuitive dashboard with clear explanations for each setting. Whether you’re new to WordPress or a seasoned developer, you’ll find it easy to set up and use.

By replacing the default /wp-admin or /wp-login.php URLs, you reduce the risk of automated brute force attacks. Bots and attackers can’t easily locate your login page, adding an extra layer of protection.

Their IP will be temporarily blocked based on your configured settings. You can set how many failed attempts are allowed, how long the lockout lasts, and monitor the attempt logs directly from the plugin dashboard.

WordPress assigns the first admin user an ID of 1 — a known target for attacks. Iron Security helps you avoid this by allowing you to assign a different user ID to your admin account, reducing exposure to targeted exploits.

Yes. These features can be optionally disabled. XML-RPC and REST API are common targets for attacks like brute force or user data enumeration. If you don’t use them, disabling them can significantly reduce your attack surface.

HTTP security headers such as X-Frame-Options, Content-Security-Policy, and Strict-Transport-Security enhance browser-level security. They help protect your site against XSS, clickjacking, and other injection-based attacks. Iron Security lets you enable these headers with just a few clicks.

No. Iron Security is performance-focused and doesn't include heavy scans or background processes. It’s designed to secure your site without impacting loading speed or user experience.

Yes, Iron Security works seamlessly with WooCommerce. It protects your admin area, login forms, and critical files without interfering with your store's functionality or customer experience.

You can reach out via the WordPress.org support forum: https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/iron-security/ or contact our team directly at https://wpiron.com.