Protection Against DDoS is the #72 ranked login app on WordPress, with a 5.0 average rating from 4 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Protection Against DDoS is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by WPChef. With a rating of 5.0★ from 4 reviews, it currently ranks #72 in the Login category.
AppRanks data: Protection Against DDoS ranks #72 in Login on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 12% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Protection Against DDoS is a category-leading WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Login category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 4 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 WPChef — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (4) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Protection Against DDoS works
This plugin resolves performance issues caused by brute force attacks described in the WordPress Codex here: https://codex.wordpress.org/Brute_Force_Attacks
From WordPress Codex:
Due to the nature of these attacks, you may find your server’s memory goes through the roof, causing performance problems. This is because the number of http requests (that is the number of times someone visits your site) is so high that servers run out of memory.
A common attack point on WordPress is to hammer the wp-login.php file over and over until they get in or the server dies. You can do some things to protect yourself.
Protection Against DDoS plugin addresses these issues very well.
It also allows to deny access to common WordPress features that get frequently attacked, like xmlrpc or RSS feeds pages.
CloudFlare users can allow or deny access for visitors from specified countries.
All checks are done via the .htaccess file so that bogus requests can’t even reach your WordPress site and get bounced at the web server level. You can also specify exactly where they can be bounced to.
Compatibility
Doesn’t have any known conflicts with any other security plugins.
Fully compatible with WordPress multisites.
Advanced users can get more technical information on the FAQ page.
Category rankings
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Protection Against DDoS ranks #72 of 607 apps in the Login category, placing it in the top 12% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Protection Against DDoS?
Protection Against DDoS is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 5.0-star rating from 4 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Login category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by WPChef.
Who uses Protection Against DDoS?
Currently around 3,000 active stores have installed Protection Against DDoS. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Login category on WordPress.
Where does Protection Against DDoS rank on WordPress?
Protection Against DDoS currently sits at position #72 in the Login category on WordPress. That places it in the top 12% of 607 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.