Secure Owl Firewallv3.0.0
Secure Owl Firewall is a smart rule-based protection that blocks threats and secures your site from attacks.
Alternatives to WP WAF
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Relevant replacements
WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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WordPress security plugin with firewall, malware scanner, and login protection. Block attacks and scan for malware from one dashboard.
Papy3D WAFv2.0.31
A local pre-WordPress application firewall with bounded inspection, declarative rules, observation mode, and safe server diagnostics.
OOSOFT WAF Securityv1.0.0
A production-ready WordPress application-level Web Application Firewall (WAF) with request filtering, upload malware protection, and security logging.
WordPress security plugin: free 8G firewall/WAF, 50+ tests, vulnerability/core scanning, events logging, AI reports.
WAF Manager for Cloudflarev1.0.26
Deploy five battle-tested Cloudflare WAF rules to any zone in one click, straight from WordPress. No expression language required.
CIDRAMv4.2.1
CIDRAM: A PHP-level CIDR/IP-based firewall solution.
UX3 Securityv1.0.0
Cloud-managed firewall, bot protection, and threat monitoring. Manage rules, bans, and allow-lists from a central dashboard.
Obsyde Aegisv1.0.1
Real-time threat detection, automated IP blocking, and AI-powered security analysis.
Free WordPress firewall, bot blocking, login protection, and malware scanning. See suspicious traffic and investigate threats from your dashboard.