{"id":111,"date":"2024-01-09T15:00:08","date_gmt":"2024-01-09T14:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/?p=111"},"modified":"2024-01-09T19:36:46","modified_gmt":"2024-01-09T18:36:46","slug":"wordpress-security-plugins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wordpress-security-plugins\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best WordPress Security Plugins for 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There are currently over 75 million active sites built on WordPress. So it\u2019s no surprise that the world\u2019s most popular CMS has become such a common <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalinformationworld.com\/2019\/03\/wordpress-smtp-plugins-warfareplugins-exploited-by-hackers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">target for hackers<\/a>. Every day, thousands of sites get taken over or infected with malware. \u00a0If you want to make sure yours isn\u2019t among them, you\u2019re going to need <strong>a good WordPress security plugin<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Now, the WordPress core itself comes with pretty good security measures. But what are the chances you\u2019re going to rely solely on the WordPress core? The reason WordPress is so popular is the sheer flexibility provided by its many themes and plugins. The thing is, not all developers are equal, and some of these add-ons can be of questionable quality, opening the door to all sorts of attacks.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Luckily, there\u2019s a number of things you can do to protect your content. For starters, you need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whoishostingthis.com\/hosting-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">choose a secure hosting provider<\/a> and make sure you <strong>only use <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/themes-list\/\">premium WordPress themes<\/a> and trusted plugins on your site<\/strong>. You should also keep WordPress and all your add-ons updated to their latest versions. But if you really want to make your WordPress website hack-proof (or as close to that as possible), you\u2019ll need to go a step further and install a security plugin.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]We\u2019ve compiled a list of the best WordPress security plugins for 2024 you can use to protect your site, so check them out, and choose the one that best suits your needs.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#defender-security\">Defender Security<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#security-ninja\">Security Ninja<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#sucuri-security\">Sucuri Security \u2013 Auditing, Malware Scanner and Security Hardening<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#wordfence-security\">WordFence Security<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#all-in-one\">All In One \u2013 WP Security &amp; Firewall<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#secupress\">SecuPress<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#security-firewall\">Security &amp; Firewall \u2013 MalCare Security<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596547855660{padding-top: 68px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"defender-security\"><\/a>Defender Security<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Defender-Security.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Defender Security\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Defender-Security.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Defender-Security-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Defender-Security-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Defender-Security-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]We\u2019re kicking off our list with <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/defender-security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Defender Security<\/a>, an excellent freemium plugin with a five-star rating, regular updates and over 90,000 active installs. In just a few clicks, it allows you to add malware protection and scanner, firewall and login security. It helps against <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/protect-from-wordpress-brute-force-attacks\/\">brute force attacks<\/a>, cross-site scripting XXS and SQL injections, as well as other common WordPress security threats.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]It has a convenient onboarding feature, during which you can opt for the default settings or fine-tune the options to your liking. Because of this, Defender Security is <strong>equally suitable for beginners and WordPress experts.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]If you\u2019re worried that the free version is too stripped down, as it\u2019s often the case, don\u2019t worry. It includes all the essential security features, such as two-factor authentication, malware scanner, login masking and reCAPTCHA. <strong>Security headers, 404 detection, geolocation IP lockout, user agent banning, forced password reset and login lockout<\/strong> are also included.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The paid version comes with even more impressive features, such as scheduled scans and reports, safe repair and quarantine for malicious files, audit logging, and more. Paid plans start at just $1.80\/month.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596547855660{padding-top: 68px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"security-ninja\"><\/a>Security Ninja<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Security-Ninja.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Security Ninja\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Security-Ninja.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Security-Ninja-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Security-Ninja-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Security-Ninja-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/security-ninja\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Security Ninja &#8211; Secure Firewall &amp; Secure Malware Scanner<\/a> is a simple yet efficient plugin that does just what its name suggests. The plugin has been around for more than ten years, helping WordPress admins feel safe and protected &#8211; for free. It currently has a five-star rating and more than 10,000 active installs.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Security Ninja is all about testing: it allows you to do <strong>over 50 different security tests<\/strong> with just one click, and as of recently it also includes the vulnerability scanner to identify security gaps and sensitive touchpoints of your website.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]In addition to keeping your website safe from all sorts of attacks,<strong> including zero-day exploit attacks<\/strong>, Security Ninja also helps you speed up and optimize your database. The complete list of tests is too long for this article, but let\u2019s just mention a few: installation parameter testing, file permissions, version hiding, database configuration tests, WP options test, debut and auto-debug mode tests, and so much more.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The plugin doesn\u2019t make any changes to your website. Instead, if it identifies a vulnerability or a threat, it notifies you, explains the threat, along with documentation and instructions on how to proceed.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596547855660{padding-top: 68px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"sucuri-security\"><\/a>Sucuri Security \u2013 Auditing, Malware Scanner and Security Hardening<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/The-Best-WordPress-Security-Plugins-Gallery-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"The Best WordPress Security Plugins\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/The-Best-WordPress-Security-Plugins-Gallery-1.jpg 710w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/The-Best-WordPress-Security-Plugins-Gallery-1-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/The-Best-WordPress-Security-Plugins-Gallery-1-620x302.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/sucuri-scanner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sucuri Security<\/a> is undoubtedly <b>one of the most popular security plugins for WordPress<\/b>. You can download it for free, but if you plan on using some of its more advanced features, you\u2019ll have to sign up for one of Sucuri\u2019s paid plans. However, even if you decide to go with the free version only, it should keep your website safe and protected. As soon as you install this plugin, it will automatically run a scan to ensure there are no malware, link injections, infected or suspicious files, etc. <b>The free version of the plugin takes care of the security activity auditing<\/b> (it detects things such as failed login attempts), <b>file integrity monitoring<\/b> (it informs you if someone tries to make any changes to your files), <b>blacklist monitoring <\/b>(it basically makes sure your website isn\u2019t blocked on blacklist engines), and <b>effective security hardening <\/b>(it removes all vulnerabilities). It also includes<b> security alerts and post-hack security actions<\/b> (if a security breach occurs, the plugin will provide a list of steps to take).[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Regarding <b>the paid version<\/b>, it <b>enables you to add a powerful DNS level WordPress firewall with CDN to your website<\/b>. The DNS firewall is particularly useful because it adds protection to the DNS layer of your web page. This further means that no connections to malicious websites are possible. Another cool thing about it is that <b>it helps increase the overall speed of your website as well as its performance<\/b>. Some pricing plans enable you to <b>put a stop to DDoS attacks<\/b> (hackers overwhelming their targets with a huge amount of Internet traffic). Other packages include <b>multiple variations of SSL certificates<\/b>, which are also incredibly useful for keeping your content secure.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]As you can tell, this plugin comes with some pretty impressive features. Whether you choose to go with the free version or one of the paid plans, you\u2019re overall website security will get significantly stronger.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596547862268{padding-top: 68px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"wordfence-security\"><\/a>WordFence Security<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/The-Best-WordPress-Security-Plugins-Gallery-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"The Best WordPress Security Plugins\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/The-Best-WordPress-Security-Plugins-Gallery-2.jpg 710w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/The-Best-WordPress-Security-Plugins-Gallery-2-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/The-Best-WordPress-Security-Plugins-Gallery-2-620x302.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wordfence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WordFence<\/a> is another stellar security plugin you can add to your WordPress website. It also comes with both a free and premium version, and its purpose is to ensure excellent website security for its users. This plugin is quite powerful, and even the free version provides you with a significant level of protection.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]As soon as you install the plugin, it\u2019ll ask you to enter an email address where you\u2019d like to receive security alerts. You can then click the \u2018\u2019Start Tour\u2019\u2019 button to learn more about WordFence. You\u2019ll notice that its <b>dashboard is extremely user-friendly<\/b>, making it easy for just about anyone to use the plugin.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]It includes a mighty <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/best-firewall-plugins-for-wordpress\/\">firewall<\/a> as well as a malware scanner, which help keep your WordPress website safe. It <b>fights spam and blocks malware<\/b>, and it comes with a useful <b>country blocking feature<\/b> that lets you block attacks from a specific region. This plugin <b>protects your files, core files, themes, and other plugins <\/b>you have installed on your WordPress website. It also <b>defends from brute force attacks<\/b> (by requiring a two-factor authentication), which is something that other free plugins rarely include (if at all), and it also <b>blocks logins with unknown passwords<\/b>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]One of its amazing features is the fact that it <b>tracks traffic trends on your website<\/b>. This is particularly useful because it lets you see if someone made an attempt to hack your website, as well as understand if your website traffic is coming from Google crawlers, humans, or bots.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<b>The premium version includes real-time updates on the latest threats <\/b>(free users have to wait for 30 days to be notified), <b>a real-time IP blacklist, better spam filtering,<\/b> and also the possibility to <b>schedule scans whenever you like<\/b>. Also, premium users have priority when it comes to WordFence\u2019s ticketing system.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]WordFence is one of the most popular WordPress security plugins for good reason and its numerous powerful features help keep hackers at bay.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596547868700{padding-top: 68px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"all-in-one\"><\/a>All In One \u2013 WP Security &amp; Firewall<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/The-Best-WordPress-Security-Plugins-Gallery-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"The Best WordPress Security Plugins\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/The-Best-WordPress-Security-Plugins-Gallery-3.jpg 710w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/The-Best-WordPress-Security-Plugins-Gallery-3-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/The-Best-WordPress-Security-Plugins-Gallery-3-620x302.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Another great solution when it comes to WordPress security is the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/all-in-one-wp-security-and-firewall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">All In One<\/a> plugin. It\u2019s a good option for any beginner, since it\u2019s extremely <b>user-friendly <\/b>and, best of all, <b>it\u2019s free<\/b>. All In One is a WordPress security plugin packed full with features. For instance, <b>apart from protecting your user accounts, it also protects the PHP code by disabling admin area editing<\/b>. This plugin provides<b> basic firewall protection and a blacklist tool<\/b>, as well as .<b>htaccess and .wp-config file backups<\/b> that include a handy restore option.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]All In One can also <b>detect malicious code<\/b>, and on top of that, it also <b>shields your blog from spam comments<\/b>. The list of useful features this plugin comes with goes on: <b>IP filtering, file and user account integrity monitoring, automatic scan and backup scheduling, and more.<\/b>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]We mentioned that All In One is very user-friendly- it\u2019s even got a comprehensive and visually driven UI. That\u2019s not to say that this security plugin is good for beginners only. Moreover, this astounding plugin lets you pick from <b>three different feature levels: basic, intermediate, and advanced. <\/b>All in all, All In One is an all-round performer and a great choice for a free security plugin.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;81px&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;new-top-picks-banner&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"secupress\"><\/a>SecuPress<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/The-Best-WordPress-Security-Plugins-Gallery-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"The Best WordPress Security Plugins\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/The-Best-WordPress-Security-Plugins-Gallery-4.jpg 710w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/The-Best-WordPress-Security-Plugins-Gallery-4-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/The-Best-WordPress-Security-Plugins-Gallery-4-620x302.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]This is another freemium plugin that can help you protect your website from all kinds of online threats. <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/secupress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SecuPress<\/a> was released in 2016, and it\u2019s since become widely popular. Its <b>UI is impressive<\/b>, and even if you\u2019re a beginner, you\u2019ll be able to find your way around it with no hassle at all.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The free version of the plugin comes with pretty impressive features, such as <b>anti-brute force login, blocked IPs, and an amazing firewall<\/b>. What makes it different from most other free plugins is the fact that <b>it includes protection of security keys<\/b> and that <b>it blocks visits from bad bots<\/b>. SecuPress\u2019 scanner is also incredibly useful, as it <b>scans your website for six main security points<\/b>. Once it completes the scan, it\u2019ll offer you a one-click solution to all the problems it has detected.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]If you decide to install the <a href=\"https:\/\/secupress.me\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">premium version<\/a>, you\u2019ll get a plethora of additional features \u2013 <b>a 35-point security check, two-factor authentication, geo-blocking, notifications, and PHP malware scans, detection of vulnerable plugins and themes<\/b>, and much more.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596547877022{padding-top: 68px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"security-firewall\"><\/a>Security &amp; Firewall \u2013 MalCare Security<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/The-Best-WordPress-Security-Plugins-Gallery-5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"The Best WordPress Security Plugins\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/The-Best-WordPress-Security-Plugins-Gallery-5.jpg 710w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/The-Best-WordPress-Security-Plugins-Gallery-5-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/The-Best-WordPress-Security-Plugins-Gallery-5-620x302.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/malcare-security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Security &amp; Firewall \u2013 MalCare Security plugin<\/a> stands out from the rest because it not only provides comprehensive protection for your website, but is also <strong>fully compliant with GDPR<\/strong> (General Data Protection Regulation). Only a premium version is available, and there are several <a href=\"https:\/\/www.malcare.com\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pricing packages<\/a> to choose from.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]MalCare is super easy to use. For starters, you\u2019ll need to create an account on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.malcare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">their website<\/a>. Once you\u2019re done with that, just download the plugin, install it, and activate it on your WordPress website. As soon as you complete the process, the plugin will automatically run the initial scan. The thing about MalCare is that <strong>the scan doesn\u2019t affect the performance of your website<\/strong>. It won\u2019t slow it down at all, because the scan is run on MalCare\u2019s own servers. The dashboard is pretty neat and user-friendly, and all options are really easy to find.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]MalCare comes with <b>an automated malware removal system, a powerful firewall to keep you safe from the latest threats in real time, and it also includes blacklist monitoring<\/b>. You can run its scanning system daily, which is a tremendously useful thing to do. In case it detects any kind of changes or malware, it will load your entire content to the MalCare\u2019s server, and keep it completely safe from any possible hacks.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]If you\u2019re searching for a paid solution for your website security, MalCare is definitely worth looking in to.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596547884189{padding-top: 68px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]To ensure your website remains intact by the bad guys, you need to protect it to the best of your abilities. Regardless of which WordPress security plugin you choose to add to your WordPress website, each will keep your content secure. If you\u2019re not sure which one to go with, test them, see how you like them, and install the one that best fits your specific requirements. 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