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Wordfence Security Included
Firewall rules block exploits for known vulnerabilities; free rules are delayed 30 days.
80feature score
WordPress Security Plugins with Virtual patching
Firewall rules that block exploits for known plugin vulnerabilities before an update is available. 6 of the 12 plugins we track include it.
2
Sucuri Security Paid version Basic Firewall
Firewall applies virtual patches for known software vulnerabilities.
87feature score
3
MalCare Security Partial
Free gets virtual patches about 7 days late; immediate patching from Protect.
80feature score
4
Kadence Security (formerly Solid Security) Paid version Kadence Pro
Patchstack virtual patching blocks exploits before vendor fixes.
77feature score
5
Patchstack Paid version Personal protection
Core paid feature: 12,000+ targeted mitigation rules blocking known exploits.
60feature score
6
Jetpack Protect Paid version Jetpack Scan
Automatic firewall rules block known threats as they are found.
51feature score