Free, lightweight WordPress security. Harden your site with login protection & 2FA, see Site Health clearly and run on-demand checks—setup in minutes.
Alternatives to Security and Vulnerability Shield
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Relevant replacements
WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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Monitor installed plugins for known vulnerabilities, update gaps, compatibility signals, and security risk indicators.
Know the instant a plugin, theme or WordPress core has a known security hole - with a security score and clear fixes. Patch before attackers do.
See Security Ninja vulnerabilities and security test results in your MainWP dashboard.
CRA Vuln Notifyv0.1.0
Monitors plugin/theme vulnerabilities and manages Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) notification deadlines, with a dashboard and ready-to-use drafts.
Automate EU Cyber Resilience Act compliance. Generate SBOMs, deploy a Vulnerability Disclosure Program, and track threats securely.
Fullworks Security Scanner: Your Website's Guardian. Core, Themes, Plugins - Checked. Vulnerabilities - Squashed. Your Site - Secure.
Vigil Security Scannerv0.9.1
AI-powered WordPress plugin that scans for vulnerabilities and outdated components in plugins, core, and PHP. Stay secure with proactive alerts.
Smart WordPress security with hardening, malware scanning, login defense, Live Watch, persistence monitoring, WooCommerce protection and recovery.
Jetpack Protectv6.1.0
Free daily vulnerability scans & WordPress security, powered by WPScan (an Automattic brand) and its 60,000+ vulnerability database. No setup needed!