WordPress security plugin with malware scanner, IP blocking, audit logs, antivirus scans, firewall, 2FA, brute force login security, and more.
As of April 2026, Defender Security is a WordPress malware plugin with 90K+ active installations and a 4.8/5 rating from 330 reviews. It has been downloaded 4.0M+ times in total. Requires WordPress 6.4+ and PHP 8.0.0+. Available on WordPress.org since 2017. Recently updated within the last 3 months. Downloads are down 13% this week. Support resolution rate: 100%. Top alternative: Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware….
Defender adds the best in WordPress plugin security to your website with just a few clicks, including malware scanner, firewall, password protection, and login security features. Stop brute force login attacks, weak password usage, SQL injections, cross-site scripting (XSS), and other WordPress security vulnerabilities and hacks with Defender’s malware scanner, providing antivirus scans, IP blocking, firewall, activity log, security log, and two-factor authentication (2FA) login security.
No more complex security settings, Defender’s malware scanner, firewall, and login security features add all the hardening and security you need.
Defender is brought to you by the WordPress speed specialists that created Smush image optimization, now active on more than +1 million websites.
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Excellent app I recoment
After updating to version 5.10.0, it conflicts with Elementor Pro version 3.35.7
It causes it to switch to safe mode.
Disabling the plugin resolved the issue.
The plugin handles security tasks well.
Many attacks have been repelled, and you are well informed about the measures necessary to maintain protection.
If defender is with you you dont need to worry about your website.
Awesome Plugin
| WordPress | 6.4+ requiredTested up to 6.9.4 |
| PHP | 8.0.0+ required |
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