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Wordfence Security
Site owners and agencies who want a strong free on-server firewall and scanner, with the option to buy real-time threat data or incident response.
80feature scorevs MalCare Security
Best MalCare Security alternatives
11 security plugins compared with MalCare Security on features, pricing and WordPress.org stats.
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Sucuri Security
Sites that want free auditing and integrity monitoring now, with the option of a managed cloud firewall and malware cleanup service.
87feature scorevs MalCare Security
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Defender Security
Site owners who want a broad free security plugin with strong login protection, and WPMU DEV members who get Pro at no extra cost.
79feature scorevs MalCare Security
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Shield Security
Owners and agencies who want a feature-rich free security plugin with automatic blocking and solid login security.
84feature scorevs MalCare Security
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Kadence Security (formerly Solid Security)
Sites that mainly need strong login protection and vulnerability alerts, especially those already on a Kadence Pro or Elite plan.
77feature scorevs MalCare Security
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WP Cerber Security
Experienced admins who want detailed firewall, anti-spam and access-control rules and are comfortable installing outside WordPress.org.
69feature scorevs MalCare Security
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All-In-One Security (AIOS)
Budget-conscious site owners and agencies who want extensive free login, firewall and hardening controls with an inexpensive upgrade path.
61feature scorevs MalCare Security
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Really Simple Security
Site owners who want HTTPS, light hardening and vulnerability alerts with minimal setup, and can add a separate malware scanner.
54feature scorevs MalCare Security
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Patchstack
Agencies and developers who want early vulnerability alerts and virtual patching across many WordPress sites.
60feature scorevs MalCare Security
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Jetpack Protect
Site owners in the Jetpack ecosystem who want hands-off cloud vulnerability and malware scanning rather than detailed security settings.
51feature scorevs MalCare Security
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Limit Login Attempts Reloaded
Sites that already have scanning and a firewall elsewhere but need dependable, lightweight brute-force protection.
33feature scorevs MalCare Security