WordPress plugin alternatives

Alternatives to Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall

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WordPress plugins with similar use cases

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Lightweight WordPress security: login defense, firewall, malware scans, file monitoring, and local backups — all running on your own site.

★ 0.0WP 7.0.4PHP 7.4Updated 4mo ago
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Standalone WordPress security: local WAF, TOTP 2FA, malware scanner, hardening, live traffic, and an optional Enterprise API.

★ 0.0WP 7.0.4PHP 7.4Updated 2mo ago
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Modular WordPress security with 2FA, firewall, login protection, malware checks, encrypted quarantine and activity logs.

★ 0.0WP 7.1.3PHP 7.4Updated 18d ago
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Scans files for malware, tracks file integrity, audits WP-Cron for planted jobs, and blocks login brute-force and common attacks.

★ 4.5WP 7.1.2PHP 7.4Updated 1mo ago
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File and database inspection, vulnerability monitoring, authenticator 2FA, login limits, firewall learning and encrypted recovery in one dashboard.

★ 0.0WP 7.1.3PHP 7.4Updated 10d ago
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De lichte totaaloplossing voor een WordPress-website die goed op slot zit: firewall, security scanner, brute-forcebescherming en automatische updates …

★ 0.0WP 7.1PHP 7.4Updated 2mo ago
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