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Atomic Edge Security — WordPress Security Plugin

Atomic Edge Security – Firewall, Malware Scan and Login Security

by shift8 · WordPress.org page · Website

v2.9.4 Tested up to WP 7.1.3 PHP 7.4+

Atomic Edge Security has 700+ active installs on WordPress.org and 2,649 downloads all time. It was downloaded 471 times in the last 30 days. The last update was on October 2, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.

Atomic Edge Security at a glance

Active installs
700+
Total downloads
2,649
Downloads, last 30 days
471
30-day growth
–
downloads vs the previous 30 days

Is Atomic Edge Security well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Current
tested up to WordPress 7.1.3, the current release is 7.1.3

Features

The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.

  • Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) – Protect WordPress logins with TOTP authenticator apps (Google Authenticator, Authy, etc.)
  • 2FA Enforcement Policies – Require 2FA for specific user roles with configurable grace periods
  • 2FA Audit Logging – Complete security audit trail for all 2FA events
  • Adaptive Defense – AI-powered threat detection that automatically identifies and blocks malicious actors, including bot patterns that commonly affect…
  • Web Application Firewall (WAF) – Block SQL injection, XSS, and other attacks with OWASP Core Rules while protecting high-risk WordPress entry points such as…
  • Content Delivery Network (CDN) – Serve static assets from global edge servers for faster page loads
  • Real-time Analytics – Monitor traffic, blocked threats, and security events in real-time
  • IP Access Control – Easily whitelist or blacklist IP addresses and CIDR ranges
  • Geographic Blocking – Block or allow access based on visitor country
  • Malware Scanner – Scan WordPress files for modifications and suspicious code patterns
  • Vulnerability Scanner – Check WordPress core, plugins, and themes for known vulnerabilities (requires Atomic Edge connection)
  • WAF Log Viewer – See exactly what threats are being blocked and use the traffic data to troubleshoot abuse patterns such as brute-force login attempts

Atomic Edge Security reviews and ratings

5 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.

5.0 out of 5

5 reviews

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  • Really happy with it

    Does what I needed without a lot of hassle. Scanning, CDN, and protection all in one place is very convenient.

    playssaylie145
  • Good security plugin

    Clean setup, useful scans, and the site-specific WAF integration is a nice touch.

    jeshyaly56585
  • Very solid plugin

    Runs smoothly.

    sovanratanaku45
  • Great plugin

    Working well

    rizwanannex
  • Excellent Plugin!

    Great Plugin and a good team behind Atomic Edge. Their Plugin got me a grade A on Pingdom and everything for free, many thanks for that.

    soulclap83

Download and install history

624 downloads over the last 51 days. Snapshots taken daily from WordPress.org.

Downloads per day
Atomic Edge Security downloads per day012.52537.550Sep 5Sep 30Oct 25Downloads per day
Active installs
Atomic Edge Security active installs02505007501kSep 5Sep 30Oct 25Active installs
Rating out of 5
Atomic Edge Security rating01.32.53.85Sep 5Sep 30Oct 25Rating out of 5
Reviews
Atomic Edge Security review count01.32.53.85Sep 5Sep 30Oct 25Reviews

Where Atomic Edge Security ranks on WordPress.org

The rankings we track that Atomic Edge Security appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.

Ranking WordPress.org placement Position 30 days
Best Security Plugins #42 in search, not tagged #70 ▼2

Details

WordPress firewall with cloud WAF rules, malware scanning, 2FA, vulnerability checks, IP blocking, and real-time security logs.

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

Rankings Atomic Edge Security competes in

Tags

  • 2FA
  • firewall
  • malware
  • scanner
  • security

More from shift8

Version
2.9.4
Last updated
Oct 2, 2026
First published
Jan 29, 2026
Requires WordPress
5.8
Tested up to
7.1.3
Requires PHP
7.4
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

Atomic Edge Security FAQ

What does Atomic Edge Security do?

According to its WordPress.org readme, Atomic Edge Security offers Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) – Protect WordPress logins with TOTP authenticator apps (Google Authenticator, Authy, etc.), 2FA Enforcement Policies – Require 2FA for specific user roles with configurable grace periods, 2FA Audit Logging – Complete security audit trail for all 2FA events, Adaptive Defense – AI-powered threat detection that automatically identifies and blocks malicious actors, including bot patterns that commonly affect and Web Application Firewall (WAF) – Block SQL injection, XSS, and other attacks with OWASP Core Rules while protecting high-risk WordPress entry points such as.

How many active installs does Atomic Edge Security have?

WordPress.org reports 700+ active installs for Atomic Edge Security as of October 25, 2026.

Is Atomic Edge Security still maintained?

Yes. The last release was on October 2, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.

Is Atomic Edge Security free?

Atomic Edge Security is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.

Where does Atomic Edge Security rank among Security Plugins?

Atomic Edge Security is #70 in the WordPress.org Security Plugins ranking.