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Nexura Security — Malware Scanner, Firewall, 2FA & WordPress Security

Name: Nexura Security — Malware Scanner, Firewall, 2FA & WordPress Security
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)
Author: Nexura Security

Free WordPress security plugin with malware scanner, firewall, 2FA & brute force protection. Lightweight alternative to Wordfence & Sucuri.

Nexura Security ranks #29,259 among WordPress.org plugins with 10+ active installations, is #1,710 of 4,534 in the Security category, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, and was last updated Sep 15, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Tested up to WP 7.0.5 (Current: 7.1.1)

v1.0.20 Current Version v1.0.20

Updated 4 days ago Last Update on 15 Sep, 2026

Refreshed 6 hours ago Last Refreshed on

#1,710 of 4,534 in Security Top 50% by installs Downloads -24.9% this week Actively maintained

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Active Installs

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KW Avg Position

141.7

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1.2K

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Review 5 out of 5

5 (1 reviews)

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Plugin Details

Version: 1.0.20
Last Updated: Sep 15, 2026
Requires WP: 5.8+
Tested Up To: 7.0.5
PHP Version: 7.4 or higher
Author: Nexura Security

Support & Rating

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

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Nexura Security — Malware Scanner, Firewall, 2FA & WordPress Security

Yes! All the core security features — malware scanning, file integrity monitoring, 2FA, brute-force protection, hardening, and more — are completely free. The Pro version adds advanced automation features for users who need even more protection.

Yes. The built-in malware scanner detects backdoors, obfuscated code, and known malware patterns. You can remove detected threats with a single click. For automated cleanup and core file restoration, upgrade to Pro.

No. Nexura Security uses a micro-batching architecture that runs scans quietly in the background. Your website visitors will not experience any slowdown.

Yes. The free version protects WooCommerce sites just like any WordPress site. The Pro version adds WooCommerce-specific features like checkout fraud protection and account takeover prevention.

Only when you explicitly enable a cloud feature (like Threat Intelligence or Pwned Passwords). All connections are documented in the Third-Party Services section above. By default, everything stays on your own server.

Nexura Security is designed to be a complete standalone solution. Running multiple security plugins simultaneously is not recommended as it can cause conflicts. If you are switching from another plugin, Nexura Pro includes a Plugin Conflict Cleaner to safely remove leftover data.

PHP 7.4 or higher is required. PHP 8.0+ is recommended for optimal performance.