DefendWP Firewall — WordPress Security Plugin
by revmakx · WordPress.org page · Website
DefendWP Firewall has 3,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 12,231 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 16, 2025, tested up to WordPress 6.8.8.
DefendWP Firewall at a glance
Is DefendWP Firewall well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Immediate Patches Upon Disclosure: When vulnerabilities are disclosed, our plugin pushes patches or firewall rules that prevent exploitation
- Silent Protection: We operate in the background, allowing plugin developers to roll out patches at their own pace without compromising user security
- Free and Accessible: Security should not be a privilege. Our plugin is free and accessible and ensures that all WordPress users are protected from newly…
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Details
Get instant protection against vulnerabilities disclosed by security companies.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
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Tags
- malware
- performance
- security
- vulnerability
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- Version
- 1.1.6
- Last updated
- Jun 16, 2025
- First published
- Oct 1, 2024
- Requires WordPress
- 6.2.0
- Tested up to
- 6.8.8
- Requires PHP
- 8.1
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
DefendWP Firewall FAQ
What does DefendWP Firewall do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, DefendWP Firewall offers Immediate Patches Upon Disclosure: When vulnerabilities are disclosed, our plugin pushes patches or firewall rules that prevent exploitation, Silent Protection: We operate in the background, allowing plugin developers to roll out patches at their own pace without compromising user security and Free and Accessible: Security should not be a privilege. Our plugin is free and accessible and ensures that all WordPress users are protected from newly.
How many active installs does DefendWP Firewall have?
WordPress.org reports 3,000+ active installs for DefendWP Firewall as of September 7, 2026.
Is DefendWP Firewall still maintained?
The last release was on June 16, 2025, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.
Is DefendWP Firewall free?
DefendWP Firewall is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.