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Site security plugins make sure your site remains free of threats through ongoing security monitoring. Learn more about our recommended plugins for this category in the table below and compare their features - some of which may only be available in pro or premium versions.

Recommended Site Security plugins

All In One WP Security Recommended

By UpdraftPlus · Last tested February 5, 2026
All in One WP Security makes it easy for WordPress users of all knowledge levels to secure user accounts, login information, your database, your files, and more.

Hide My WP Ghost Recommended

By WPPlugins · Last tested December 23, 2025
The plugin is a security plugin which hides common WordPress paths and lets you set new ones.

Wordfence Security Recommended

By Wordfence · Last tested February 20, 2026
Wordfence approaches your site’s security from multiple angles.

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Wordfence SecurityAll In One WP Security
About

Wordfence approaches your site’s security from multiple angles. Its features include an endpoint firewall, malware scanner, two-factor authentication, and more. It checks your site and content for known security vulnerabilities and alerts you to any suspicious content.

All in One WP Security makes it easy for WordPress users of all ability levels to secure user accounts, login information, your database, your files, and more. It also contains firewall mechanisms, blacklist functionality, and includes a WHOIS lookup to check suspicious IP addresses and domain names.

Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Plugin price$0-99$0-950
Date testedFebruary 20, 2026February 5, 2026
Active security scanningYesYes
Login security featuresYesYes
Files and database monitoringYesYes
Blocklist monitoringYesYes
Built-in WHOIS LookupYesYes
Firewall featuresYesYes
Frequently updatedYesYes
Backup and restore your siteNoYes
More about Wordfence SecurityMore about All In One WP Security

We only recommend plugins that show an ongoing commitment to WPML compatibility. The authors of the plugins featured in the table above work closely with the WPML team on a regular basis to ensure you can build a reliable, multilingual site.

All WPML-compatible Site Security plugins

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