Wordfence

By Defiant ยท Server security

About Wordfence

WordPress security plugin with a firewall, malware scanner and login protection.

Details

  • Free plan or free to use

    Yes

  • Built for WordPress sites

    Yes

Not enough info yet on open source, runs on your own server, has an API. Check the tool's own site.

Listing written by HostMomentum, checked 2026-11-03. Report a correction or request removal. Back to server security.

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