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Alternatives to Hopelessly Sensible: Simple Security Hardening
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Relevant replacements
WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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Lock down the WordPress comment attack surface with layered protections while preserving existing comment data.
Vortix Web Securityv2.2.0
Free, offline-first WordPress security hardening with 15 configurable protection modules and a 20-point local security scan.
WT Hardeningv1.0.7
WordPress hardening without touching your theme: XML-RPC, user enumeration, login limiter, security headers, strong passwords, event log.
Security audit and hardening for WordPress in plain language: a clear 0-100 score, what every finding means, and safe one-click fixes.
For site owners who want an honest hardening checklist, not a heavy security suite: what to fix in WordPress, and what to ask your host for.
Your site's security, in plain English. See your real risks, honestly prioritized, and fix the safe ones in one click. No fear, no jargon.
ClarityGuardv0.6.0
Scans your WordPress site for security issues and explains them in plain English — with one-click fixes on Pro.
Read-only security audit for WordPress: 62 checks including PHP2Shell, an A to F grade, and a checklist that records what you have fixed.
Security posture report for WordPress — 30+ checks, prioritized risks, and a printable report. Get a clear picture in minutes.