Site Protection vs Safe Sites

Site protection plugin for dev instances to avoid indexing by search engines. Doesn’t allow access to the site without being logged-in. After you activate this plugin the site will return a 403 Forbidden HTTP status code if you are not logged-in.

Safe Sites provides advanced security features to help keep your WordPress website safe from threats. With real-time monitoring, detailed security insights, and easy-to-use permission management, you can ensure your site is always protected. Key Features Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) – Secure your login with TOTP-based 2FA. Smart File Permission Control – Easily manage file permissions based on your server type (Windows/Linux). Visual File Permissions Map – See a color-coded structure of your site’s file security. Malware Scanner – Analyze your domain, URLs, and HTML security headers for vulnerabilities via VirusTotal. Security Dashboard – View a complete overview of your site’s security health. Plugin & Theme Security – Detect vulnerabilities in plugins and themes and receive alerts. Login & User Security – Monitor login attempts and manage user sessions. Site Hardening – Apply recommended security tweaks to your WordPress installation. Code Signing – Verify the integrity of your plugin files. Detailed Features General Security & Server Health: SSL Status – Check if SSL is active for secure connections. Site Health & Server Info – Displays PHP version, database version, and server details. Panic Mode – Quickly lock down your site in case of an emergency. Access & User Security: Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): TOTP Support – Use Google Authenticator, Authy, or any TOTP app. Configurable for All Roles – Require 2FA for specific user roles. Backup Codes – Generate backup codes for emergency access. Login Monitoring – Track failed login attempts and monitor user activity. Security Monitoring & Protection: File Permissions Management: Windows Servers – Show file read/write permissions. Linux Servers – Display numeric file permissions along with current and recommended settings. Fix Permissions – Select files and fix incorrect permissions directly. Visual File Permission Map – Interactive file structure with security indicators. Hardening – One-click security hardening for common WP vulnerabilities. Code Signing – Ensure plugin files haven’t been tampered with. Malware & Security Scanner: Domain & URL Analysis – Scan domain and URLs for malware using VirusTotal API. Security Header & DNS Scan – Check security headers and DNS settings. Alert System – Receive alerts for detected threats. WordPress Management & Security: Plugin & Theme Security: Vulnerability Scanner – Check for known security flaws. Inactive Plugin Alerts – Warns about inactive components that pose risks. Security Dashboard – A centralized panel for all security settings. External Services Used Safe Sites relies on the following third-party services for security analysis and malware detection. Below is a detailed breakdown of what each service does, what data is sent, and where you can review their policies: 1. VirusTotal API Purpose: Used to scan domain, URLs, and file hashes for malware detection and security threats. What data is sent & when? – When a user initiates a manual malware or URL scan, the plugin sends the target URL or domain to VirusTotal for analysis. – No user private data is sent—only the target URLs/domains or hash values of files are transmitted. Terms of Service & Privacy Policy: – VirusTotal Terms of Service – VirusTotal Privacy Policy