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Protect WP Config File from Phishing Attacks

Returns a blank white page if people try to load the wp-config file (or backups of it) in a web browser.

By Michele Butcher-Jones·Protect·Free
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·40 active installs·Updated 9 years ago
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As of April 2026, Protect WP Config File from Phishing Attacks is a WordPress protect plugin with 40 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 2.8K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.2.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2013. Last updated 9 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Simple CAPTCHA Alternative with….

0/5Rating
40active installs
2.8K+total downloads
13 yearssince 2013

Overview

** this plugin is no longer being update. Please feel free to adopt me! **

Returns a blank white page if people try to load the wp-config file (or backups of it) in a web browser.

This plugin is maintained by Christopher Ross, http://thisismyurl.com/ or you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/thisismyurl/

Updates

Updates to the plugin will be posted here, to http://thisismyurl.com/downloads/protect-wp-config-from-phishing-attacks/

Donations

If you would like to donate to help support future development of this tool, please make a donation via http://thisismyurl.com/downloads/

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Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPress3.2.0+ requiredTested up to 4.1.0
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

15.01

  • moved CSS to child directories
  • added information page for plugin
  • tested for WordPress 4.1
  • removed icon file
  • Added OOP Class structure

…and 1 more changes

View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

christopherrosschristopherross
Plugin Info
Version
15.01
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2016
WP Requires
3.2.0+
Tested Up To
4.1.0
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
40
Downloads
2.8K+
Added
Jul 5, 2013
Business
Free

Tags

protectsecuritywp-configconfig filephishing attacks

Developer

M
Michele Butcher-Jones
2 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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