Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL) vs Reset file and folder permissions

Easily improve site security with WordPress Hardening, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Login Protection, Vulnerability Detection and SSL certificate. Really simple, Effective and Performant WordPress Security Really Simple Security is the most lightweight and easy-to-use security plugin for WordPress. It secures your WordPress website with SSL certificate generation, including proper 301 https redirection and SSL enforcement, scanning for possible vulnerabilities, Login Protection and implementing essential WordPress hardening features. We believe that security should have the absolute minimum effect on website performance, user experience and maintainability. Therefore, Really Simple Security is: Lightweight: Every security feature is developed with a modular approach and with performance in mind. Disabled features won’t load any redundant code. Easy-to-use: 1-minute configuration with short onboarding setup. Security Features Easy SSL Migration Migrates your website to HTTPS and enforces SSL in just one click. 301 redirect via PHP or .htaccess Secure cookies Let’s Encrypt: Install an SSL Certificate if your hosting provider supports manual installation. Server Health Check: Your server configuration is every bit as important for your website security. WordPress Hardening Tweak your configuration and keep WordPress fortified and safe by tackling potential weaknesses. Prevent code execution in the uploads folder Prevent login feedback and disable user enumeration Disable XML-RPC Disable directory browsing Username restrictions (block ‘admin’ and public names) and much more.. Vulnerability Detection Get notified when plugins, themes or WP core contain vulnerabilities and need appropriate action. Login Protection Allow or enforce Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for specific user roles. Users receive a two-factor code via Email. Improve Security with Really Simple Security Pro Protect your site with all essential security features by upgrading to Really Simple Security Pro. Advanced SSL enforcement Mixed Content Scan & Fixer. Detect files that are requested over HTTP and fix them to HTTPS, both Front- and Back-end. Enable HTTP Strict Transport Security and configure your site for the HSTS Preload list. Firewall Really Simple Security Pro includes a performant and efficient WordPress firewall, to stop bots, crawlers and bad actors with IP and username blocks. 404 blocking – Blocks crawlers as they trigger unusual numbers of 404 errors. Region blocking – Only allow/block access to your site from specific regions. Automated and customisable Firewall rules. IP blocklist and allowlist. Security Headers Security headers protect your site visitors against the risk of clickjacking, cross-site-forgery attacks, stealing login credentials and malware. Independent of your Server Configuration, works on Apache, LiteSpeed, NGINX, etc. Protect your website visitors with X-XSS Protection, X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options, a Referrer Policy and CORS headers. Automatically generate your WordPress-tailored Content Security Policy. Vulnerability Measures When a vulnerability is detected in a plugin, theme or WordPress core you will get notified accordingly. With Vulnerability Measures, you can configure simple but effective measures to make sure that a critical vulnerability won’t remain unattended. Force update: An update process will be tried multiple times until it can be assumed development of a theme or plugin is abandoned. You will be notified during these steps. Quarantine: When a plugin or theme can’t be updated to solve a vulnerability, Really Simple Security can quarantine the plugin. Advanced Site Hardening Choose a custom login URL Automated File Permissions check and fixer Rename and randomize your database prefix Change the debug.log file location to a non-public folder Disable application passwords Control admin creation Disable HTTP methods, reducing HTTP requests Login Protection Secure your website’s login process and user accounts with powerful security measures. Two-Step verification (Email login) 2FA (two factor authentication) with TOTP Passwordless login with passkey login Enforce strong passwords and frequent password change Limit Login Attempts With Limit Login Attempts you can configure a threshold to temporarily or permanently block IP addresses or (non-existing) usernames. You can also throw a CAPTCHA after a failed login (hCaptcha or Google reCaptcha) Access Control Restrict access to your site for specific regions. Add specific IP addresses or IP ranges to the Blocklist or Allowlist. Useful Links Documentation Security Definitions Translate Really Simple Security Issues & pull requests Feature requests Love Really Simple Security? If you want to support the continuing development of this plugin, please consider buying Really Simple Security Pro, which includes some excellent security features and premium support. About Really Simple Plugins Our mission is to make complex WordPress requirements really easy. Really Simple Security is developed by Really Simple Plugins. For generating SSL certificates, Really Simple Security uses the le acme2 PHP Let’s Encrypt client library, thanks to ‘fbett’ for providing it. Vulnerability Detection uses WP Vulnerability, an open-source initiative by Javier Casares. Want to join as a collaborator? We’re on GitHub as well!

Reset file and folder permissions is a powerful yet safe WordPress plugin designed to help administrators reset file and directory permissions to their recommended secure values, and optionally reset file/folder ownership. This tool is particularly useful after site migrations, server changes, or when dealing with permission-related issues. Key Features Dual Functionality: Reset both permissions (0644/0755) and ownership (user/group) in separate tabs Ownership Management: Change file and folder ownership to the correct web server user (VPS/dedicated servers) Server Compatibility Check: Automatically detects if ownership functions are available on your server Batch Processing: Handles large directory structures efficiently with configurable batch sizes Real-time Progress: Visual progress bar with detailed statistics during processing Safety First: Multiple security checks and confirmations before making changes Selective Processing: Choose specific directories to process (entire site, wp-content, plugins, themes, or uploads) Smart Recommendations: Automatically detects and recommends the correct owner/group for your server Error Handling: Comprehensive error logging and reporting Responsive Interface: Works seamlessly on desktop and mobile devices Security Focused: Only administrators can use this tool, with proper nonce verification Standard WordPress Permissions Files (0644): Owner can read/write, group and others can read only Directories (0755): Owner can read/write/execute, group and others can read/execute When to Use This Plugin For Permission Reset: * After migrating your WordPress site to a new server * When files have incorrect permissions causing functionality issues * For security hardening when permissions are too permissive * When troubleshooting file access problems * During routine maintenance to ensure proper permissions For Ownership Reset: * After migrating to a new server with a different web server user * When WordPress cannot write files or install plugins/themes * After manually uploading files via FTP with incorrect ownership * When troubleshooting “permission denied” errors despite correct permissions * When switching hosting providers or server configurations Safety Features Requires explicit confirmation before processing Batch processing prevents server timeouts Real-time progress monitoring Comprehensive error logging Restricted to administrators only Path validation to prevent processing outside WordPress directory Support For support, feature requests, or bug reports: * Email: [email protected] * Website: https://nandann.com * Subject: WordPress Development Help Request Professional WordPress development and troubleshooting services available. Expert solutions for complex WordPress challenges including custom development, site migrations, security audits, and performance optimization. Development This plugin is developed with security and reliability in mind. All user inputs are sanitized, permissions are validated, and operations are logged for transparency. Technical Details Uses WordPress native functions and hooks Implements proper AJAX handling with nonce verification Follows WordPress coding standards Includes comprehensive error handling Responsive design using WordPress admin styles Privacy This plugin does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. All operations are performed locally on your server, and no data is sent to external services. About the Developer Prakhar Bhatia is a professional WordPress developer and troubleshooter with extensive experience in: WordPress Troubleshooting: Expert diagnosis and resolution of complex WordPress issues, performance optimization, and security hardening Custom Development: Bespoke WordPress plugins, themes, and custom functionality tailored to specific business needs Site Migration & Hosting: Seamless website migrations, hosting optimization, and server configuration for peak performance Security & Maintenance: Comprehensive security audits, malware removal, and ongoing maintenance to keep sites secure Nandann Creative Agency specializes in WordPress development solutions for businesses of all sizes. Contact: [email protected] | Website: https://nandann.com Credits Built with security and usability in mind, following WordPress development best practices. Developed by Prakhar Bhatia at Nandann Creative Agency.