Standards-based two-factor authentication (TOTP & e-mail), brute-force lockout, login alerts and an audit log — with no external service.
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Gracewell Security Suitev1.0.0
Login protection, authenticator 2FA, manual file integrity checks, WordPress hardening and activity logging in a responsive security dashboard.
WordPress security plugin: brute-force login protection, two-factor login, file-integrity checks and a tamper-evident audit log. No account needed.
Squish Site Patrolv1.5.0
Complete WordPress security, malware scanning, login protection, and performance monitoring in one clean dashboard.
Zeshan Login 2FAv1.0.0
Add app-based two-factor authentication to your WordPress login. Scan a QR code, then enter a 6-digit code. Backup codes keep you from locking out.
Protect your WordPress login with Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) - email OTP and authenticator apps (TOTP) with military-grade libsodium encryption.
Firewall, 9 malware scanners, 2FA, country blocking, audit log preview — all free. 750+ WAF rules and 170,000+ signatures. No paywall.
Free WordPress security plugin with malware scanner, vulnerability scanner, 2FA, brute force & login protection, audit log and hardening.
Stop brute force attacks for free. Limit login attempts, add 2FA and reCAPTCHA, hide wp-login.php, block IPs and see every login on your site.
Completely free WordPress security: firewall, 2FA with authenticator app, malware scan, file integrity, vulnerability alerts, AI summary.