Papy3D WAFv2.0.31
A local pre-WordPress application firewall with bounded inspection, declarative rules, observation mode, and safe server diagnostics.
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Blocks visitors by country and blocks malicious login attempts before the page loads.
Protect your WordPress site by detecting, blocking and reporting malicious IPs using the AbuseIPDB API. Includes brute-force protection.
Hide My WP Ghost is a WordPress security plugin that hides WP paths and protects your site with Path Security, Firewall, Brute Force Protection, 2FA
SR WORKS ArmorProv1.2.0
Free WordPress security: WAF, firewall, brute force protection, two-factor authentication, passkeys, country blocking, and security headers.
OOSOFT WAF Securityv1.0.0
A production-ready WordPress application-level Web Application Firewall (WAF) with request filtering, upload malware protection, and security logging.
Free brute-force login protection and XML-RPC blocking, plus an optional bot firewall backed by the live ZeroBot threat network.
VigiGuard Securityv1.0.0
Simple one-click WordPress security. Protect your site in 30 seconds.
Apta Shieldv1.1.3
Premium WordPress security with WAF, brute force block, URL obfuscation, malware scanning, and core reinstallation.
TotalWeb strengthens your site security with malware defense, brute-force protection, firewall rules, and smart hardening controls.