Bearmor Security is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by bearmor.
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Bearmor Security is a newly-listed 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. no published reviews yet means feature claims are unverified by the wider merchant base. Without a published review base, the only fit-signal available is the developer's own documentation plus the marketplace's listing-quality audit (linked below). 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
- +Published by bearmor — established developer track record
Cons
- −No public reviews yet — fit and reliability are unverified
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How Bearmor Security works
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Bearmor Security
Professional WordPress security plugin with comprehensive malware protection, file integrity monitoring, and login security. Almost entirely free, with optional PRO features for advanced needs.
Core Features (100% Free) Malware Scanner
– Deep file scanning for backdoors, web shells, and malicious code
– Pattern matching and heuristic detection
– One-click quarantine for threats
– Whitelist false positives
– Scans WordPress root and wp-content PHP files, the active theme, mu-plugins, and uploads (plugin directories are vendor-maintained and excluded)
File Integrity Monitoring
– Tracks changes to WordPress core files, the active theme, and mu-plugins
– Detailed change logs showing what, when, and where
– Instant quarantine for suspicious modifications
– Mark legitimate changes as safe
Login Security
– Brute force protection with automatic IP blocking
– Complete login activity log
– Geographic tracking for login attempts
– Two-factor authentication (2FA) via email
Security Hardening
– 25+ hardening rules in three tiers: Baseline, Access Hardening, and Lockdown
– Every rule documents what it does, what it might break, and how to test it
– Built-in self-test probes your site from the outside and verifies enabled rules actually work
– “Freeze Site” preset for finished sites: block all updates, uploads, and new users
– Login IP allowlist, hourly file tripwire with instant email alerts
– Security headers, XML-RPC off, user enumeration blocking, and more
Firewall
– Web application firewall blocks SQL injection, XSS, and command injection
– Rate limiting to prevent DDoS attacks
– Country blocking with geo-IP detection
– Honeypot protection for forms
Activity Logging
– Track all administrative actions
– Filter by user, action type, or date
– Essential audit trail for multi-user sites
Security Dashboard
– Clear overview of security status
– Security score (0-100) with per-area breakdown
– Threat alerts and recommendations
– Clean, focused interface
Optional PRO Features The free version provides complete security protection. PRO adds optional enhancements:
Vulnerability Scanner – Automated CVE checks for plugins and themes
AI Security Analysis – Plain-English explanations of security issues
Uptime Monitoring – 24/7 external monitoring with instant alerts
Learn more about PRO features
Why Bearmor? Most Powerful Free Tier
Unlike competitors, Bearmor includes malware scanning, file monitoring, firewall, quarantine, and 2FA in the free version. Features other plugins lock behind paid plans are free here.
Performance Focused
Efficient scanning with minimal server impact. No bloat, no unnecessary features.
Professional Interface
Clean dashboard that shows what matters. No confusion, no clutter.
Privacy Respected
Free users only send basic registration data (URL + email). Security scan data stays on your server unless you enable PRO AI analysis.
Quick Start
Install and activate Bearmor Security
Run your first malware scan from the dashboard
Enable recommended hardening options
Set up 2FA for your account
No configuration required. Works immediately.
External Services Free Users:
– Bearmor API (bearmor.eu) – License verification and registration
– WordPress.org API – Core file integrity checks
– IP-API.com – Geographic data for login tracking
PRO Users (additional):
– Bearmor API – Uptime monitoring and vulnerability data
– OpenAI API – AI security analysis
All connections use HTTPS encryption. No security scan data leaves your server in the free version.
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
Support
Documentation
Support Forum
Email: [email protected] (PRO users receive priority support)
Privacy & Data Free Users:
– Site URL (installation identifier)
– Admin email (security notifications)
– Plugin version (update checks)
PRO Users (additional):
– Security scan results (AI analysis only)
– Uptime monitoring data (ping responses)
We Never:
– Sell data to third parties
– Track website visitors
– Store passwords or sensitive user data
– Share data without explicit consent
Data is encrypted in transit, stored on EU servers, and automatically deleted after 90 days. Request data deletion anytime at [email protected].
Full Privacy Policy
Competitors & alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bearmor Security?
Bearmor Security is an app for WordPress. It is published on WordPress Plugin Directory and tracked by AppRanks, 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 bearmor.