Lightweight attack detection for WordPress. Logs brute force, XML-RPC abuse, SQL injection, XSS attempts and more. No bloat, no blocking — just data.
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GhostGatev1.3.3
Invisible, intelligent protection for WordPress. GhostGate hides your login page, blocks bots, and turns your site into a ghost fortress.
Maasters Security Shieldv1.1.6
Practical WordPress hardening with configurable security headers, CSP modes, login rate limiting, XML-RPC controls, and version hiding.
WPScan WordPress Security Scanner - Scans your system for security vulnerabilities listed in the WPScan Vulnerability Database.
Lightweight, high-performance security suite. Protects from brute-force logins, DDoS pingbacks, bad request injections, and manages CSP headers.
Stop User Enumerationv1.7.10
Helps secure your site against hacking attacks through detecting User Enumeration
MSC Stealth Loginv1.3.2
Hide wp-login.php behind a custom login URL and stop brute-force attacks — lockouts, IP allowlist, login history, email alerts. No tracking.
Disable XML-RPC-APIv2.1.7
A simple and lightweight plugin to disable XML-RPC API, X-Pingback and pingback-ping in WordPress 3.5+ for a faster and more secure website
Quickly toggle XML-RPC on/off from your dashboard. Perfect for temporarily enabling access for mobile apps, then securing your site again.
Stop XML-RPC Attacksv2.0.0
Blocks dangerous XML-RPC methods while preserving Jetpack, WooCommerce, and mobile apps compatibility.