by SiteLock
3.4 (14 reviews)
SiteLock Security – WP Hardening, Login Security & Malware Scans
Free, lightweight WordPress security. Harden your site with login protection & 2FA, see Site Health clearly and run on-demand checks—setup in minutes.
Compatible with WP 6.9.4
v5.1.1
Current Version v5.1.1
Updated 5 days ago
Last Update on 08 Apr, 2026
Refreshed 6 hours ago
Last Refreshed on
Rank
#6,193
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Active Installs
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KW Avg Position
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Downloads
50.1K
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Support Resolved
0%
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Rating
68%
Review 3.4 out of 5
3.4
(14 reviews)
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| malware scan | 77 | — | Tag | 22 hours ago |
| vulnerability scanner | 91 | — | Tag | 22 hours ago |
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- Version
- 5.1.1
- Last Updated
- Apr 08, 2026
- Requires WP
- 3.8+
- Tested Up To
- 6.9.4
- PHP Version
- 8.0 or higher
- Author
- SiteLock
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- Reviews
- 14
- Support Threads
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about SiteLock Security – WP Hardening, Login Security & Malware Scans
No, the plugin is designed to be lightweight. SiteLock security scans run in the SiteLock cloud, so both recurring scans and on-demand checks are processed off-site, keeping the resource impact on your WordPress site minimal. Locally, the plugin applies optional website hardening and login hygiene. These actions are event-driven with negligible impact on typical page loads. Bottom line: cloud-powered scanning plus low-overhead local controls deliver ongoing monitoring with minimal footprint in WordPress.
No. The plugin focuses on low-impact protections and on-demand checks you control.
The Site Health view shows status at-a-glance. The Cloud Services panel shows your latest cloud scan status and findings. For full history, use your SiteLock dashboard.
Yes, you can use the free plugin features without an account. Core hardening and login security work out of the box. Connect a free SiteLock account to unlock Site Health, Scan Now and recurring Cloud Checks. Paid SiteLock plans add deeper malware and vulnerability scans.
Local protections continue to work. Cloud scans, if configured, will continue to operate but data will not be pulled into the plugin unless they’re connected with a license key.
The free plugin includes WordPress Hardening and Login Security. Connect a free SiteLock account to unlock the Site Health view, enable recurring Email Reputation Scan, SSL Monitoring, Webpage and Vulnerability scans + Scan Now on-demand checks. Paid plans add SMART File and SMART Database scans.
Yes. Every hardening toggle is reversible — disable and retest anytime.
No. This plugin sets your on-site baseline. For active blocking and performance protection, connect a full SiteLock plan to enable the SiteLock Firewall (WAF) and CDN.
Enhanced protection is here — Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is now available. It adds an extra verification step on top of our existing login protections and works with authenticator apps like Google Authenticator and Microsoft Authenticator.
For security, 2FA is required for all accounts. Users have a 7-day enrollment window to complete setup.