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Wordfence

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WordPress security plugin with an endpoint firewall, malware scanner, and login protection

  • Deployment Cloud Based
  • Starting price Free
  • Free trial Not offered
  • Best for Freelancers, Startups, SMEs

What is Wordfence?

Wordfence is a WordPress security plugin that installs directly on a site and provides an endpoint firewall, malware scanner, and login security tools such as two-factor authentication and brute-force protection. Because the firewall runs inside WordPress rather than in front of it in the cloud, it cannot be bypassed by attackers who find the origin server IP.

The free version delivers firewall rules and malware signatures with a 30-day delay, while paid tiers unlock real-time threat intelligence. Higher tiers, Care and Response, add hands-on setup, monitoring, and incident response from Wordfence's own security team for businesses that want managed protection.

Key Features of Wordfence

Wordfence lists 9 documented features, including Endpoint Web Application Firewall, Malware scanner for core files, themes, and plugins and Real-time firewall rules and malware signatures (paid). The list below covers what the product does rather than how it is marketed.

  • Endpoint Web Application Firewall
  • Malware scanner for core files, themes, and plugins
  • Real-time firewall rules and malware signatures (paid)
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Brute-force and login attack protection
  • Country and IP blocking
  • Live traffic monitoring
  • Security audit log
  • Wordfence Central multi-site management

Wordfence Pricing

Wordfence lists 4 plans without published figures. Pricing is quoted on request.

Free

Free

1 site

Firewall and malware scanner with a 30-day delay on rules and signatures

Premium

$149/year

1 site

Real-time firewall rules and malware signatures, premium IP blocklist, country blocking, audit log

Care

$590/year

1 site

Wordfence-managed install, configuration, optimization, and incident response

Response

$1250/year

1 site

24/7/365 incident response with 1-hour response time and 24-hour resolution target

Wordfence Specifications

Wordfence is available on web app. It has a free plan.

Software Tagline :
WordPress security plugin with an endpoint firewall, malware scanner, and login protection
Deployment :
  • cloud based
Subscription Plan :
yearly
Desktop Platforms :
  • web app
Mobile Platforms :
Language Support :
english
Target Audience :
  • freelancers
  • startups
  • smes
  • agencies
Available Support :
  • email
  • live support
  • tickets
Integrations :
WordPress, Wordfence Central, WordPress multisite
API Available :
No
Free Trial Available :
No
Run On Mobile Browser :
Yes
Free Plan Available :
Yes
Customization Available :
Yes

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Wordfence FAQs

Free users get firewall rules and malware signatures delayed by 30 days, while paid tiers receive them in real time as new threats are identified.

Care and Response add hands-on setup, ongoing monitoring, and human-led incident response, with Response guaranteeing 24/7 support and a 1-hour response time.

No, upgrading from Free to Premium or between paid tiers only requires installing a new license key; the plugin itself does not need reinstalling.

Each license generally covers one site; site owners with multiple sites need a license per site or can manage them centrally through Wordfence Central.

Wordfence is developed by Defiant Inc., a company based in the United States.