Atomic Edge Security – Firewall, Malware Scan and Login Security for WordPress Plugin Directory
By shift8
Atomic Edge Security – Firewall, Malware Scan and Login Security is a WordPress app, with a 5.0 average rating from 5 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Atomic Edge Security – Firewall, Malware Scan and Login Security is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by shift8. With a rating of 5.0★ from 5 reviews.
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Atomic Edge Security – Firewall, Malware Scan and Login Security is a category-leading WordPress app with a limited review volume. Category data on the canonical marketplace listing is currently incomplete, so AppRanks falls back to platform-wide rather than category-relative comparison for this listing. 5 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (5.0★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by shift8 — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (5) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Atomic Edge Security – Firewall, Malware Scan and Login Security works
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Atomic Edge Security is a WordPress firewall plugin that protects your site with cloud-based WAF rules, malware scanning, 2FA, vulnerability checks, IP blocking, and real-time security logs.
It blocks malicious traffic before it reaches WordPress while giving site owners firewall controls directly inside the WordPress admin.
WordPress Firewall Protection Atomic Edge includes a cloud-based WordPress firewall that helps block malicious traffic before it reaches your website. The firewall protects against common attacks such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), local file inclusion, remote file inclusion, brute-force login attempts, and suspicious bot activity.
Web Application Firewall (WAF) The Atomic Edge WAF uses OWASP Core Rules and WordPress-specific security rules to protect high-risk areas such as wp-login.php, wp-admin, XML-RPC, REST API endpoints, vulnerable plugin paths, and common exploit patterns.
Features
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) – Protect WordPress logins with TOTP authenticator apps (Google Authenticator, Authy, etc.)
2FA Enforcement Policies – Require 2FA for specific user roles with configurable grace periods
2FA Audit Logging – Complete security audit trail for all 2FA events
Adaptive Defense – AI-powered threat detection that automatically identifies and blocks malicious actors
Web Application Firewall (WAF) – Block SQL injection, XSS, and other attacks with OWASP Core Rules
Content Delivery Network (CDN) – Serve static assets from global edge servers for faster page loads
Real-time Analytics – Monitor traffic, blocked threats, and security events in real-time
IP Access Control – Easily whitelist or blacklist IP addresses and CIDR ranges
Geographic Blocking – Block or allow access based on visitor country
Malware Scanner – Scan WordPress files for modifications and suspicious code patterns
Vulnerability Scanner – Check WordPress core, plugins, and themes for known vulnerabilities (requires Atomic Edge connection)
WAF Log Viewer – See exactly what threats are being blocked
WP-CLI Integration – Run security scans from the command line
How It Works
Sign up for an Atomic Edge account at atomicedge.io
Add your site to Atomic Edge and get your API key
Install this plugin and enter your API key
Manage your security settings directly from WordPress
Vulnerability scanning is available when connected and uses Atomic Edge’s vulnerability data feed.
Requirements
PHP 7.4 or higher
WordPress 5.8 or higher
An Atomic Edge account (free tier available)
OpenSSL PHP extension
External Services This plugin connects to external services provided by Atomic Edge to deliver WAF, CDN, and security features. Below is a detailed explanation of each service, what data is transmitted, and when.
Atomic Edge API The primary external service this plugin connects to is the Atomic Edge API at https://dashboard.atomicedge.io/api/v1.
What it does:
* Manages your site’s Web Application Firewall (WAF) settings
* Retrieves real-time analytics and traffic data
* Fetches WAF security logs showing blocked threats
* Manages IP whitelist/blacklist and geographic access controls
* Retrieves CDN configuration and status
* Provides vulnerability scanning data for WordPress core, plugins, and themes
* Powers the Adaptive Defense AI-powered threat detection system
What data is sent:
* Your site’s API key (for authentication)
* IP addresses you add to whitelist/blacklist
* Country codes for geographic blocking rules
* CDN optimization settings (asset types, minification preferences)
* Site URL and domain information
* Adaptive Defense settings and blocked IP information
When data is sent:
* When you save settings in the plugin admin pages
* When you view analytics or WAF logs (to fetch data)
* When you run a vulnerability scan
* When you manage IP access control rules
* When Adaptive Defense checks or updates threat status
* Background sync of CDN settings (when CDN is enabled)
Service links:
* Service website: https://atomicedge.io
* Terms of Service: https://atomicedge.io/terms-of-service
* Privacy Policy: https://atomicedge.io/privacy-policy
Malware Signature API The malware scanner fetches signature patterns from a public API endpoint.
What it does:
* Provides up-to-date malware detection signatures
* Allows scanning without requiring an API key
What data is sent:
* No personal or site-specific data is sent
* Only a GET request to retrieve signature patterns
When data is sent:
* When you initiate a malware scan (if cached signatures have expired)
* Signatures are cached locally for 24 hours
Service links:
* This service is provided by Atomic Edge (same terms and privacy policy as above)
Data Storage All API responses are cached locally using WordPress transients to minimize external requests. Malware signature data is cached for 24 hours. Analytics data is fetched fresh on each page load but displayed quickly via JavaScript pagination.
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What is Atomic Edge Security – Firewall, Malware Scan and Login Security?
Atomic Edge Security – Firewall, Malware Scan and Login Security is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 5.0-star rating from 5 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. AppRanks tracks its category position, review-velocity trend, and the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by shift8.