SiteLock Security — WordPress Authentication Plugin
SiteLock Security – WP Hardening, Login Security & Malware Scans
by SiteLock · WordPress.org page · Website
SiteLock Security has 1,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 53,981 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 23, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
SiteLock Security at a glance
Is SiteLock Security well maintained?
SiteLock Security reviews and ratings
14 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
14 reviews
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Where SiteLock Security ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that SiteLock Security appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Authentication Plugins | #41 in search, not tagged | #80 | – |
SiteLock Security alternatives
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Details
Free, lightweight WordPress security. Harden your site with login protection & 2FA, see Site Health clearly and run on-demand checks—setup in minutes.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings SiteLock Security competes in
Tags
- login security
- malware scan
- site health
- vulnerability scanner
- wordpress security
- Version
- 5.1.2
- Last updated
- Jun 23, 2026
- First published
- May 2, 2013
- Requires WordPress
- 5.6
- Tested up to
- 7.0.4
- Requires PHP
- 8.0
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
SiteLock Security FAQ
How many active installs does SiteLock Security have?
WordPress.org reports 1,000+ active installs for SiteLock Security as of September 7, 2026.
Is SiteLock Security still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on June 23, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
Is SiteLock Security free?
SiteLock Security is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does SiteLock Security rank among Authentication Plugins?
SiteLock Security is #80 in the WordPress.org Authentication Plugins ranking.