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Best Security Apps for WordPress (2026)
50 Security apps for WordPress. Apps whose primary category is this one come first. Within each group, average rating multiplied by the logarithm of the review count.
Ranked on · How this list is ranked
For WordPress's own order and category-wide stats, see the Security category page.
50 Security apps, ranked
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Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL)
4.9(8,863 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere - #22
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security
4.7(4,998 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere - #23
Kadence Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection
4.6(3,990 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere - #24
MainWP Dashboard: Self-hosted WordPress Management for Agencies
4.9(2,350 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere - #25
Limit Login Attempts Security – Login Security, 2FA, Firewall, Brute Force Prevention
4.8(1,483 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere - #26
All-In-One Security (AIOS) – Security and Firewall
4.7(1,715 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere - #27
Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking, Brute-Force Login Protection & File Scanning
4.8(1,038 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere - #28
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Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall
4.9(783 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere - #30
BulletProof Security
4.8(674 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere - #31
ManageWP Worker
4.6(678 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere - #32
Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth
3.7(2,407 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere - #33
Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal
4.8(390 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere - #34
Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall
4.8(334 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere - #35
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Hide My WP Ghost – Security & Firewall
4.5(372 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere - #37
Titan Anti-spam & Security – Brute Force Protection, 2FA & Spam Filter
4.5(370 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere - #38
NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) – Advanced Security Plugin and Firewall
4.9(220 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere - #39
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WP Limit Login Attempts
4.6(300 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere - #41
Two Factor
4.8(208 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere - #42
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Advanced Access Manager – Access Governance for WordPress
4.2(420 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere - #44
Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware Scanner and Security Hardening
4.2(384 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere - #45
BBQ Firewall – Fast & Powerful Firewall Security
4.9(160 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere - #46
WP Hide & Security Enhancer
4.4(274 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere - #47
Limit Login Attempts
4.6(202 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere - #48
Modular DS: Monitor, update, and backup multiple websites
5.0(127 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere - #49
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At-a-glance comparison
| # | App | Rating | Reviews | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WPVulnerability | 5.0★ | 20 | — |
| 2 | TrustedSite | 4.2★ | 26 | — |
| 3 | Shellshock Check | 5.0★ | 4 | — |
| 4 | DFX Random User IDs | 4.0★ | 5 | — |
| 5 | Remove XML-RPC Methods | 5.0★ | 3 | — |
How this list is ranked
- Sorted by
- Apps whose primary category is this one come first. Within each group, average rating multiplied by the logarithm of the review count.
- Who gets in
- Listed in this category on the marketplace.
- Best for
- Merchants who want the category's best-reviewed apps rather than the marketplace's own order.
AppRanks does not accept payment to add, remove or move an app. Full details: methodology.
Frequently asked
- How is this list of Security apps ranked?
- Apps whose primary category is this one come first. Within each group, average rating multiplied by the logarithm of the review count. Listed in this category on the marketplace. AppRanks does not accept payment to add, remove or move an app.
- How is this page different from the Security category page?
- The category page shows WordPress's own order for Security together with category-wide counts and ratings. This page ranks up to 50 apps by the rule above, so the order differs.
- How current is this list?
- It was ranked on Oct 19, 2026 from the latest listing data AppRanks holds. Ratings, review counts and pricing come from each app's WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
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