Highest Rated Security Plugins
The best-reviewed Security plugins on WordPress.org, ranked by user rating.
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WP Armour
Fastest growing Anti Spam plugin. No API calls, subscriptions, captcha or puzzle. Full GDP...
400K+
★ 5
Modular DS
Manage all your WordPress sites from one place. Automate updates, backups, uptime monitori...
40K+
★ 5
DI
Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly)
Disable the WordPress emoji functionality to improve performance and privacy.
60K+
★ 5
ReCaptcha v2 for Contact Form 7
Adds reCaptcha v2 from Contact Form 7 5.0.5 that was dropped on Contact Form 7 5.1
200K+
★ 5
Lightweight Accordion
Simple accordion for adding collapse elements to pages without affecting page load time. I...
10K+
★ 5
SQLite Object Cache
A fast persistent object cache backend for the rest of us, powered by SQLite and accelerat...
10K+
★ 5
Meta Generator and Version Info Remover
This plugin will remove the version info appended to enqueued style and script urls along...
10K+
★ 5
WF Cookie Consent
The wunderfarm-way to show how your website complies with the EU Cookie Law - very easy, 1...
10K+
★ 5
View Transitions
Adds smooth transitions between navigations to your WordPress site.
10K+
★ 5
OP
OpenID Connect Generic Client
A simple client that provides SSO or opt-in authentication against a generic OAuth2 Server...
10K+
★ 5
xSpeed Cache
A complete WordPress caching plugin: page cache, object cache, CDN, database cleanup and C...
10K+
★ 5
WPVulnerability
Get WordPress vulnerability alerts from the WPVulnerability Database API.
10K+
★ 5
Speculative Loading
Enables browsers to speculatively prerender or prefetch pages to achieve near-instant load...
70K+
★ 5
XO Security
XO Security is a plugin to enhance login related security.
30K+
★ 5
Really Simple Security
Easily improve site security with WordPress Hardening, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Lo...
3M+
★ 4.9
WP Fastest Cache
The simplest and fastest WP Cache system
1M+
★ 4.9
MainWP Dashboard
Run updates, backups, security and reporting across all client sites from your own server....
20K+
★ 4.9
Advanced Database Cleaner
Clean database by deleting orphaned data such as 'revisions', 'expired transients', optimi...
100K+
★ 4.9
WP Encryption
Free SSL & HTTPS: install an SSL certificate, force HTTPS, fix SSL errors and HTTPS mixed...
50K+
★ 4.9
Converter for Media
Speed up your website by using our WebP & AVIF Converter. Optimize images and serve WebP a...
500K+
★ 4.9
Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall
This Anti-Malware scanner searches for Malware, Viruses, and other security threats and vu...
100K+
★ 4.9
Query Monitor
Query Monitor is the developer tools panel for WordPress and WooCommerce.
200K+
★ 4.9
NinjaFirewall (WP Edition)
A true Web Application Firewall to protect and secure WordPress.
100K+
★ 4.9
Burst Statistics
Simple, lightweight WordPress analytics with privacy-friendly visitor tracking. Cookieless...
200K+
★ 4.9
BBQ Firewall
The fastest firewall plugin for WordPress. Protect against a wide range of threats with mi...
100K+
★ 4.9
One Click SSL
Enable SSL/TLS (https://) to redirect all pages to SSL/TLS and load all resources over SSL...
10K+
★ 4.9
Stop User Enumeration
Helps secure your site against hacking attacks through detecting User Enumeration
60K+
★ 4.9
Shariff Wrapper
Shariff provides share buttons that respect the privacy of your visitors and follow the Ge...
30K+
★ 4.9
Email Encoder
Protect email addresses and phone numbers on your site and hide them from spambots. Easy t...
90K+
★ 4.9
WPS Limit Login
WPS Limit login limit connection attempts by IP address
100K+
★ 4.9
Headers Security Advanced & HSTS WP
Best all-in-one WordPress security plugin, uses HTTP & HSTS response headers to avoid vuln...
90K+
★ 4.9
Safe SVG
Enable SVG uploads and sanitize them to stop XML/SVG vulnerabilities in your WordPress web...
1M+
★ 4.9
Flying Pages
Preload pages intelligently to boost site speed and enhance user experience by loading pag...
20K+
★ 4.9
Patchstack
Patchstack automatically identifies and mitigates security vulnerabilities in WordPress pl...
70K+
★ 4.9
Docket Cache
Speed up your WordPress site with a persistent object cache, powered by OPcache. An effici...
20K+
★ 4.9
Plausible Analytics
Simple, lightweight, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative for WordPress with a cl...
10K+
★ 4.9
Embed Privacy
Embed Privacy prevents the loading of embedded external content and allows your site visit...
10K+
★ 4.9
Cookie Bar
Cookie Bar allows you to discreetly inform visitors that your website uses cookies.
10K+
★ 4.9
Login Security Captcha
Secure WordPress login, registration, and comment form with Google reCAPTCHA or Cloudflare...
10K+
★ 4.9
CO
Cookies for Comments
Sets a cookie on a random URL that is then checked when a comment is posted. If the cookie...
10K+
★ 4.9
Performant Translations
Making internationalization/localization in WordPress faster than ever before.
30K+
★ 4.9
CookieYes
Cookie consent banner for GDPR, CCPA and privacy compliance. Auto cookie blocking, cookie...
1M+
★ 4.8
Spam protection, AntiSpam, FireWall by CleanTalk
Spam protection, anti-spam, firewall, premium plugin. No spam comments & users, no spam co...
200K+
★ 4.8
Cookie Compliance for WordPress
Consent management for WordPress — GDPR, CCPA & ePrivacy, autoblocking, Google Consent Mod...
800K+
★ 4.8
LiteSpeed Cache
All-in-one unbeatable acceleration & PageSpeed improvement: caching, image/CSS/JS optimiza...
7M+
★ 4.8
WP-Optimize
Get caching and more with this powerful cache plugin. Cache, optimize images, clean your d...
1M+
★ 4.8
WPS Hide Login
Change wp-login.php to anything you want.
2M+
★ 4.8
Limit Login Attempts Security
WordPress login security with brute force protection, Two-factor authentication (2FA/MFA),...
1M+
★ 4.8
Shield Security
Smart WordPress security that blocks bots automatically, guides you to what matters, and r...
30K+
★ 4.8
Loginizer
Loginizer is a WordPress security plugin which helps you fight against bruteforce attacks.
1M+
★ 4.8
BulletProof Security
WordPress Security Protection: Malware scanner, Firewall, Login Security, DB Backup, Anti-...
20K+
★ 4.8
Super Page Cache
Boost PageSpeed, SEO, and Core Web Vitals with full page caching, JS/CSS optimization, med...
70K+
★ 4.8
Seraphinite Accelerator
Turns on site high speed to be attractive for people and search engines.
50K+
★ 4.8
Advanced Google reCAPTCHA
Captcha protection against spam comments & brute force login attacks using Google reCAPTCH...
200K+
★ 4.8
Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Remov…
Protect WordPress from malware, hackers, brute-force attacks & suspicious traffic. Include...
40K+
★ 4.8
Defender Security
WordPress security plugin with malware scanner, IP blocking, audit logs, antivirus scans,...
80K+
★ 4.8
Antispam Bee
Sophisticated antispam plugin for effective daily comment and trackback spam-fighting. Bui...
700K+
★ 4.8
SSL Insecure Content Fixer
Clean up WordPress website HTTPS insecure content
100K+
★ 4.8
Delete Duplicate Posts
Get rid of duplicate posts and pages (any post type) on your blog with manual or automatic...
10K+
★ 4.8
Gwolle Guestbook
Gwolle Guestbook is the WordPress guestbook you've just been looking for. Beautiful and ea...
20K+
★ 4.8
Companion Auto Update
Manage all updates on your WordPress site. Stay in the know with several optional e-mail n...
40K+
★ 4.8
Force Login
Force Login is a simple lightweight plugin that requires visitors to log in to interact wi...
30K+
★ 4.8
WP Umbrella
Everything you need to sell WordPress maintenance and manage multiple sites effortlessly:...
90K+
★ 4.8
The GDPR Framework By Data443
Easy to use tools to help make your website GDPR-compliant. Fully documented, extendable a...
10K+
★ 4.8
Restricted Site Access
Limit access to visitors who are logged in or allowed by IP addresses. Includes many optio...
10K+
★ 4.8
Manage Notification E-mails
Enable and disable email notifications that WordPress sends to the admin and user. Works p...
100K+
★ 4.8
Statify
Visitor statistics for WordPress with focus on data protection, transparency and clarity....
100K+
★ 4.8
Stop WP Emails Going to Spam
Fixes WordPress emails going to spam/junk folders. The default settings often resolve the...
10K+
★ 4.8
DE
Debloat
Remove Unused CSS, Optimize CSS, Optimize JS and speed up your site.
30K+
★ 4.8
Minify HTML
Minify HTML output for clean looking markup and faster downloading.
10K+
★ 4.8
CL
Clear Cache for Me
Purges cache on WPEngine, W3TC, WP Super Cache, WP Fastest Cache when widgets, menus, sett...
40K+
★ 4.8
SureCookie
Cookie consent banner with real browser scanning, script blocking, Google Consent Mode, GD...
70K+
★ 4.8
Protect Uploads
Protect your uploads directory. Prevent browsing, password-protect files, add watermarks,...
30K+
★ 4.8
Wordfence Security
Firewall, Malware Scanner, Two Factor Auth, and Comprehensive Security Features, powered b...
5M+
★ 4.7
All-In-One Security (AIOS)
Protect your website investment with All-In-One Security (AIOS) – a comprehensive and easy...
1M+
★ 4.7
Autoptimize
Autoptimize speeds up your website by optimizing JS, CSS, images (incl. lazy-load), HTML a...
800K+
★ 4.7
Akismet Anti-spam
The best anti-spam protection to block spam comments and spam in a contact form. The most...
5M+
★ 4.7
Jetpack Boost
Speed up your WordPress site with one-click optimizations like Page Cache, Critical CSS, a...
200K+
★ 4.7
iubenda
The solution for GDPR compliance + more. Get your cookie banner, privacy policy, terms and...
200K+
★ 4.7
404 to 301
Redirect manager for 301, 302 and 307 redirection. Monitor and fix 404 errors, log every b...
100K+
★ 4.7
TermsFeed AutoTerms
All-in-One compliance solution from TermsFeed: Generator of Privacy Policy, T&Cs, Affiliat...
70K+
★ 4.7
Optimize Database after Deleting Revisions
One-click database optimization with precise revision cleanup and flexible scheduling. Spe...
60K+
★ 4.7
WP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect
Enable SSL & HTTPS redirect with 1 click! Add SSL certificate & WP Force SSL to redirect s...
80K+
★ 4.7
Blackhole for Bad Bots
Blackhole is a WordPress security plugin that detects and traps bad bots in a virtual blac...
30K+
★ 4.7
Async JavaScript
Async Javascript lets you add 'async' or 'defer' attribute to scripts to exclude to help i...
70K+
★ 4.7
DE
Delete Pending Comments
A quick way to delete all pending and spam comments. Useful for victims of spammer attacks...
10K+
★ 4.7
Privacy Policy Generator, Terms & Conditions, GDPR, CCPA, C…
Generate a privacy policy, terms and conditions, cookie policy, disclaimer, and 30+ other...
10K+
★ 4.7
Spam Protection
Blocks spam the moment you activate it. No CAPTCHA, no setup, no API key. Multi-Layer. Jus...
30K+
★ 4.7
Brozzme DB Prefix & Tools Addons
Easily change your WordPress DB prefix, save time, increase security.
10K+
★ 4.7
Image CAPTCHA for Contact Form 7 and WPForms by HookAndHook…
Adds an Image CAPTCHA to Contact Form 7 and WPForms, GDPR ready, perfect WPForms or Contac...
70K+
★ 4.7
Nexter Extension
Replace 50+ WordPress Plugins: Free SEO, Theme Builder, Code Snippets, Image Optimizer (We...
10K+
★ 4.7
Honeypot Anti-Spam
Stop comment spam in WordPress with the honeypot technique. No captcha, no setup, lightwei...
10K+
★ 4.7
Kadence Security
Harden your site security with Login Security, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Vulnerabil...
700K+
★ 4.6
Easy WP SMTP
Make SMTP email sending and delivery easy. Configure Gmail SMTP, Outlook, Brevo, SendGrid,...
500K+
★ 4.6
10Web Booster
Speed up your site with 10Web Booster. Pass Core Web Vitals by optimizing HTML / CSS / Jav...
60K+
★ 4.6
WP Performance Score Booster
Make website faster, speed up page load time and improve performance scores in tools like...
10K+
★ 4.6
Admin Menu Editor
Lets you edit the WordPress admin menu. You can re-order, hide or rename menus, add custom...
300K+
★ 4.6
WP Limit Login Attempts
Limit rate of login attempts and block IP temporarily. Brute force attack protection. GDPR...
10K+
★ 4.6
Prevent Direct Access
A simple way to prevent search engines and the public from indexing and accessing your fil...
10K+
★ 4.6
WP-Members Membership Plugin
The original WordPress membership plugin with content restriction, user login, custom regi...
50K+
★ 4.6
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