Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall icon

Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall

WordPress security plugin with malware scanner, IP blocking, audit logs, antivirus scans, firewall, 2FA, brute force login security, and more.

Malware scans and one-click website security hardening recommendations.

Source: WordPress

Plugin Stats & Ratings

Active Installations: 90,000+

4.8

313 ratings

Downloads: 3,325,689

Rating Breakdown

5 stars
286
4 stars
11
3 stars
4
2 stars
5
1 stars
7

Plugin Details

Version
5.1.1
WordPress Version
Requires 6.4 or higher
PHP Version
Requires PHP 7.4 or higher
Last Updated
3/4/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the latest version of Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall?

The latest version is 5.1.1, released on 3/4/2025.

What are the system requirements?

This plugin requires WordPress version 6.4 or higher and PHP version 7.4 or higher.

How popular is Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall?

It has 90,000+ active installations and has been downloaded 3,325,689 times.

Is Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall well-rated?

The plugin has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 313 user ratings.