Security Ninja — WordPress Security Plugin
Security Ninja – WordPress Security & Firewall
by cleverplugins · WordPress.org page · Website
Security Ninja has 7,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 895,084 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on September 1, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Security Ninja at a glance
Is Security Ninja well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- WP Compress – image optimization and compression service
- MonSpark – uptime and website monitoring
- Modular DS – remote site management
- WPMU DEV – hosting and management platform
- Divi Dash – Elegant Themes site management
- Fastpixel – optimization service
- Broken Link Checker – link checking service
- GetTerms – cookie consent scanner (getterms.io)
Security Ninja reviews and ratings
100 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
100 reviews
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Fast, responsive developer
I've been using Security Ninja to help audit and harden several WordPress sites I manage for clients. What stood out wasn't just the plugin itself, but the developer's responsiveness. I found what I believed were false positives in a couple of security checks and a confusing issue, and reported them directly. Within less than a day, I received a reply, and the very next plugin update shipped fixes for all three issues. That kind of turnaround and transparency is rare, and it's given me a lot more confidence in relying on this plugin going forward. Solid tool, and clearly a developer who actually reads and acts on user feedback.
updesignme -
Works well as a base security plugin
WP Security Ninja stands out with a balanced and clear mix of features. It works well as an all-in-one solution but remains simple enough to combine with tools like Patchstack without feeling overwhelming. I haven’t seen that with any other plugin.
bubdev -
Amazingly user-friendly security plugin
Thank you, Security Ninja! Your plugin is easy to use, provides clear reports of activity, and includes built-in tools that make security a lightweight task. I look forward to incorporating this into future websites.
joshuarbeal -
Devenu payant
Pas le choix que de payer... et très cher pour ce que ca apporte ! tant pis, ca sera sans moi
nadeistos -
A good plugin to check your security settings with
I like security ninja, and use it on all my sites to check security. It's really great! The nice thing about this plugin is that it gives you a report of all security settings that need to be improved, and (this is where it stands out) gives you a detailed explanation how to do that.I rate it one star because of the irritating nag screens.
josflachs -
Force you to go through licensing for freeware update
I have been using it for a while to occasionally check out security. But then the latest update is forcing you to bgo through a licensing system. Totally not what is expected with Wordpress plugins - it is expected you have a choice to upgrade to premium through an external website. Now they interrupt the plugin updating system. It has already been annoying with the licensing system they use, but just about bearable. Now it is too far down the plughole and will be removed, it is hyper-aggressive and very uncomfortable to have around.
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Where Security Ninja ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Security Ninja appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Security Plugins | #97 by tag, #22 in search | #34 | – |
| Best Authentication Plugins | #51 in search, not tagged | #100 | – |
Security Ninja alternatives
Plugins that solve the same problem, ranked by how closely they overlap with Security Ninja.
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Shield Security 30,000+ installs · 4.8 -
Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal 40,000+ installs · 4.8 -
Wordfence Security 5 million+ installs · 4.7 -
Defender Security 80,000+ installs · 4.8 -
SecuPress 40,000+ installs · 4.1
Details
WordPress security plugin: free 8G firewall/WAF, 50+ tests, vulnerability/core scanning, events logging, AI reports.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Security Ninja competes in
Tags
- firewall
- malware
- security
- vulnerability
- WAF
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- Version
- 5.302
- Last updated
- Sep 1, 2026
- First published
- Aug 30, 2016
- Requires WordPress
- 4.7
- Tested up to
- 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Security Ninja FAQ
What does Security Ninja do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Security Ninja offers WP Compress – image optimization and compression service, MonSpark – uptime and website monitoring, Modular DS – remote site management, WPMU DEV – hosting and management platform and Divi Dash – Elegant Themes site management.
How many active installs does Security Ninja have?
WordPress.org reports 7,000+ active installs for Security Ninja as of September 7, 2026.
Is Security Ninja still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on September 1, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Is Security Ninja free?
Security Ninja is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Security Ninja rank among Security Plugins?
Security Ninja is #34 in the WordPress.org Security Plugins ranking.