SAR One Click Security vs Zero Spam for WordPress

There’s a lot of WordPress security plugins with many many options and pages to setup. And that is fine if you know what to do. But most of the times, you don’t need so much or simply you’re not sure about what to set or not. This plugin adds some extra security to your WordPress with only one click. No options page, just activate it! Features Like many other security plugins SAR One Click Security adds well known .htaccess rules, but only the ones probed to be safe to use in almost any type of site (including WooCommerce stores), to protect your WordPress from common attacks. This allows you to have a safer WordPress without worries about what protection you should be using. Turn off ServerSignature directive, that may leak information about your web server. Turn off directory listing, avoiding bad configured hostings to leak your files. Blocks public access (from web) to following files that may leak information about your WordPress install: .htaccess, license.txt, readme.html, wp-config.php, wp-config-sample.php, install.php Blocks access to wp-login.php to dummy bots trying to register in WordPress sites that have registration disabled. Blocks requests looking for timthumb.php, reducing server load caused by bots trying to find it. (*) Blocks TRACE and TRACK request methods, preventing XST attacks. Blocks direct posting to wp-comments-post.php (most spammers do this) and access with blank User Agent, reducing spam comments a lot and also server load. Blocks direct access to PHP files in wp-content directory (this includes subdirectories like plugins or themes). Protecting you from a huge number of 0day exploits. Blocks direct POST to wp-login.php and access with blank User Agent, preventing most brute-force attacks and reducing server load. Blocks access to .txt files under any plugin/theme directory to prevent scans for installed plugins/themes. Blocks any query string trying to get a copy of the wp-config.php file. Blocks gf_page=upload query string argument, this was deprecated in Gravity Forms on May 2015, if your copy of Gravity Forms still uses it, update now! Removes version information from page headers. This includes not only the page header (html or xhtml) but also feed headers (rss, rss2, atom, rdf) and opml comments. Only the version number is removed, not the entire generator information. (*) If your theme uses TimThumb, you can disable that blocking rule, check FAQ before installing the plugin to see how. Requirements WordPress 3.9.2 or higher. (Works with WordPress network/multisite installation). Apache 2.4.x web server It has been tested in many servers including large providers like HostGator, Godaddy and 1&1 with optimal results, and it will work fine in any decent hosting service (that allows you to set options from .htaccess files). Anyway, if you get any problem after activating the plugin, check FAQ for instructions on how to manually uninstall it. If you’re not sure of which server is your hosting company using or if they allow to use custom .htaccess rules, I would recommend you to contact with your host support before installing the plugin. Usage To apply above mentioned security rules simply install and activate the plugin, no options page, no user setup! If you need to remove the security rules for some reason, simply deactivate the plugin. If you want to add them again, activate the plugin again, that easy 😉 And remember, if your theme uses TimThumb, check FAQ before installing the plugin.

Protect your WordPress website seamlessly with Zero Spam for WordPress! Eliminate spam and malicious attacks that can harm your online presence. Our plugin integrates effortlessly with Zero Spam, Stop Forum Spam, and Project Honeypot to offer a strong defense system. Rest easy knowing that we utilize multiple detection methods to swiftly identify and halt potential threats. Whether it’s pesky spam, devious trolls, or cunning hackers, Zero Spam is here to protect your website. Worry-free, Powerful Protection at Your Fingertips No captchas or moderation queues — no longer a admin’s problem. Our system dynamically blocks threats, keeping your site safe. Integration with global IP reputation providers for enhanced security. Block IPs temporarily or permanently, keep unwanted visitors out. Geolocation tracks origins of threats, providing valuable insights. Ability to block countries, regions, zip/postal codes & cities. REST API for programmatic settings management — perfect for CI/CD, staging syncs, and automation. Utilize splorp’s Comment Blacklist to strengthen your disallowed list. Block disposable & malicious email effortlessly with disposable. Multiple techniques, including the renowned solution by David Walsh. Seamlessly integrates with popular plugins including: WooCommerce — Secure customer registrations. GiveWP — Prevents attempts to test stolen credit cards. ProfilePress — Keeps registrations safe & secure. Mailchimp for WordPress — Protects sign-ups from abuse. Gravity Forms, Contact Form 7, WPForms, Formidable Form Builder, Fluent Forms, wpDiscuz — Versatile form protection. With Zero Spam for WordPress, you not only get exceptional protection but also a reliable support that ensures your peace of mind. Enhance Detection with Optional 3rd-Party Integrations Zero Spam for WordPress can integrate optional services for enhanced spam detection. Before using these, we recommend reviewing their terms and privacy policies. Zero Spam – Utilize our real-time IP reputation analysis. Take a look at our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for more details. ipbase.com – Access detailed geolocation information of attackers. Familiarize yourself with their Privacy Policy & Terms of Use. ipinfo.io – Gather geolocation details of malicious users. Refer to their Privacy Policy & Terms of Use for further information. ipstack – Obtain extensive geolocation insights. Review their Privacy Policy & Terms of Use to learn more. Stop Forum Spam – Verify if visitors’ IPs have been reported. Explore their Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for additional details. Project Honeypot – Check if visitors’ IPs have been flagged. Refer to their Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for more information. Google Maps – Plot attack locations on Google Maps. Please review their Privacy Policy & Terms of Use for complete details. Additionally, you have the option to contribute to Zero Spam’s improvement by enabling the sharing of detection information. For further information on the shared data, kindly refer to our FAQ.