Wordpress: The 5 best security plugins
To protect your Wordpress blog, you need security plugins. We will introduce you to the best in this practical tip.
1. AntiVirus - WordPress security plugin
The plugin [[//wordpress.org/plugins/antivirus/|AntiVirus] scans your Wordpress blog for malicious software.
- AntiVirus scans your website for viruses every day. Problems found are displayed in the admin area of Wordpress.
- The plugin not only examines the general WordPress directories, but also checks the files of external themes.
- Upon request, AntiVirus will also notify you by email of any pests found.
2. Bad Behavior - Wordpress security plugins
The Bad Behavior plugin ensures a spam-free comment section.
- "Bad Behavior" recognizes spambots and ensures that they cannot leave comments.
- In many cases, the plugin even prevents the page from being read by spam bots.
3. WP Secure Login - Wordpress security plugins
WP Secure Login works together with the "Google Authenticator App".
- If "WP Secure Login" is installed, in addition to the existing passwords and user names, a password is required to log in to WordPress. This password is updated regularly and can only be obtained via the Google app.
- You can set how long the temporary password can be used in the admin area.
4. BulletProof Security - Wordpress security plugins
The BulletProof Security plugin is one of the strongest security plugins for WordPress.
- "BulletProof Security" creates additional ".htaccess" security keys and creates additional backup versions of important files.
- With these functions, the plugin ensures that attackers cannot make any changes to the code or insert new codes.
5. ThreeWP Activity Monitor - Wordpress security plugins
With ThreeWP Activity Monitor you can find out about the activity of other users.
- The plugin shows pages and posts that have been created by other users.
- You can also track password changes and login attempts.
We have summarized the most popular WordPress plugins for you in the next practical tip.