Lightweight login protection, brute-force defence and safer admin access controls for WordPress.
Alternatives to Authentication and xmlrpc log writer
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WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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Login Delay Shield slows down brute-force attacks by adding a configurable delay to failed login attempts while keeping successful logins instant.
Detect PHP error spikes, recurring patterns, request impact and source-version changes with grouped local diagnostics.
Free WordPress security: WAF, firewall, brute force protection, two-factor authentication, passkeys, country blocking, and security headers.
Simple and effective security measures for your WordPress site. Many security features you can activate with a single click.
Behavior-first WordPress security: custom login URLs, brute-force protection, 2FA, threat engine, activity logging and more.
Change your WordPress login URL and protect your site from brute-force attacks. Blocks default login paths with 404 errors.
Protect your site from brute force attacks with hidden login, login lockout, Email OTP 2FA, REST API & XML-RPC hardening, and real-time email alerts.
WP fail2ban uses fail2ban to protect your WordPress site.
WordPress hardening without touching your theme: XML-RPC, user enumeration, login limiter, security headers, strong passwords, event log.