Atomic Edge Security — WordPress Security Plugin
Atomic Edge Security – Firewall, Malware Scan and Login Security
by shift8 · WordPress.org page · Website
Atomic Edge Security has 700+ active installs on WordPress.org and 2,040 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on June 9, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
Atomic Edge Security at a glance
Is Atomic Edge Security well maintained?
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
- Web Application Firewall (WAF) – Block SQL injection, XSS, and other attacks with OWASP Core Rules
- 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
Atomic Edge Security reviews and ratings
5 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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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
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 | #37 in search, not tagged | #66 | – |
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
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- Version
- 2.9.0
- Last updated
- Jun 9, 2026
- First published
- Jan 29, 2026
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 7.0.4
- 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 and Web Application Firewall (WAF) – Block SQL injection, XSS, and other attacks with OWASP Core Rules.
How many active installs does Atomic Edge Security have?
WordPress.org reports 700+ active installs for Atomic Edge Security as of September 7, 2026.
Is Atomic Edge Security still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on June 9, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
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 #66 in the WordPress.org Security Plugins ranking.