Protect your WP site from malware and virus
Alternatives to NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) – Advanced Security Plugin and Firewall
Plugins below are selected for functional relevance and current directory signals. Active-install counts do not affect this ranking.
Relevant replacements
WordPress plugins with similar use cases
Compatibility and update metadata provide context, not a quality guarantee. Review each plugin’s details for your site.
CoxWallv1.0.1
Professional WordPress security plugin with firewall, brute-force protection, login hardening, security headers, and file integrity monitoring.
WordPress Security — Made in Germany. Firewall, Virtual Patching, Malware Scanner & Login Protection. GDPR-compliant, cookie-free, no cloud.
A lightweight, fast and powerful virus scanner for WordPress.
Firewall, 9 malware scanners, 2FA, country blocking, audit log preview — all free. 750+ WAF rules and 170,000+ signatures. No paywall.
Liveupx Securityv4.0.2
Complete WordPress security — Firewall, 2FA, Malware Scanner, Vulnerability Scanner, Login Protection, Security Headers. 100% free.
Secure your WordPress site from brute-force attacks, threats, malware, and bots. Free to use and easy to set up.
Lunexia Security – .htaccess Shield, Firewall, Two Factor Authentication (2FA) & Malware Protectionv3.2.2
Complete WordPress security, 2FA login protection, WAF firewall, malware scanner, 1-click quarantine, and .htaccess server hardening.
Free WordPress firewall, bot blocking, login protection, and malware scanning. See suspicious traffic and investigate threats from your dashboard.
Scan for suspicious files and security risks, strengthen login protection with 2FA/passkeys, and manage firewall and file-integrity controls.