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Better By Default

Boost your WordPress site with the Better By Default Plugin for simplicity, security, and performance, ensuring a clean and efficient experience.

By MULTIDOTS Inc·Security·Free
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·200 active installs·Updated 10 months ago
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As of April 2026, Better By Default is a WordPress security plugin with 200 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 1.1K+ times in total. Requires WordPress false+ and PHP 7.2.5+. Available on WordPress.org since 2025. Top alternative: Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware….

0/5Rating
200active installs
1.1K+total downloads
1 yearsince 2025

Overview

The Better By Default Plugin is a comprehensive solution designed to elevate your WordPress experience, focusing on three core areas: simplicity, security, and performance. By streamlining the admin area, implementing security enhancements, and optimizing site functionality, this plugin empowers you to maintain a cleaner, more efficient, and secure website.

Key Features:

  • Simplify: Customize the WordPress admin area by simplifying menus and options to create a clean interface.
  • Security Improvements: Enable simple settings for stronger security, such as disabling XML-RPC or enforcing stronger passwords.
  • Performance Boost: Remove unnecessary features that impact site performance.
  • Personalization: Change default colors, icons, and settings to match your preferences.

Why Choose the Bette…

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Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPressfalse+ requiredTested up to 6.8.5
PHP7.2.5+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.3- 27.05.2025

  • Minor bug fixes
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

MULTIDOTS IncMULTIDOTS Inc
Plugin Info
Version
1.3
Last Updated
May 27, 2025
WP Requires
false+
Tested Up To
6.8.5
PHP Requires
7.2.5+
Active Installs
200
Downloads
1.1K+
Added
Jan 24, 2025
Business
Free

Tags

securityperformanceadmin simplifypersonalizationadmin enhancement

Developer

M
MULTIDOTS Inc
9 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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