5 specialized security plugins that work standalone. No server required. Each plugin handles a specific security domain — install one or all five for comprehensive WordPress protection.
All plugins free on wordpress.org. GPL-2.0 license.
Each plugin focuses on a specific security domain. Install individually or combine them for layered protection.
File integrity monitoring against official WordPress checksums. Malware detection with 62+ pattern signatures. Vulnerability scanning for known CVEs. Quarantine management with one-click restore.
WordPress Application Firewall with 7 rule categories covering SQL injection, XSS, RFI, directory traversal, and more. 14-point security hardening checklist. HTTP security headers management for HSTS, CSP, and X-Frame-Options.
User-Agent signature matching with 143+ patterns covering scrapers, spam bots, AI crawlers, and vulnerability scanners. Behavioral scoring engine rates each visitor 0–100. rDNS verification lets legitimate search engine bots through.
Brute force protection with progressive lockouts that escalate from 5 minutes to 24 hours. TOTP two-factor authentication for all user roles. Hidden honeypot field catches automated bots. Full login attempt logging with CSV export.
Comprehensive security event monitoring that tracks logins, content changes, plugin/theme activations, user role modifications, and settings changes. Alert rules with email, Slack, and webhook notifications. GDPR-compliant data export and erasure.
The Pro Bundle combines all 5 plugins into a single management experience.
One dashboard shows scanner results, firewall blocks, bot activity, login attempts, and security events. No more switching between 5 plugin pages — everything is unified.
Manage security across multiple WordPress sites from a single interface. Push configurations, view aggregated reports, and respond to threats across your entire network.
Weekly and monthly security reports delivered to your inbox. Trend analysis, attack pattern detection, and actionable recommendations to strengthen your security posture.
See how VistoShield WordPress Edition stacks up against other WordPress security solutions.
| Feature | VistoShield | Wordfence | Sucuri | iThemes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open source | ✅ GPL-2.0 | Partial | ❌ | ❌ |
| Cloud dependency | ✅ None | Required | Required (CDN) | Required |
| Malware scanning | ✅ Local (62+ sigs) | ✅ Cloud | ✅ Cloud | ✅ Cloud |
| WAF / Firewall | ✅ Application-level | ✅ Application-level | ✅ CDN-level | ✅ Basic |
| Bot detection | ✅ 143+ signatures | Basic | Basic | ❌ |
| 2FA authentication | ✅ TOTP built-in | ✅ Premium | ❌ | ✅ Premium |
| Activity logging | ✅ Full (dedicated plugin) | ✅ Premium | ✅ Basic | ✅ Basic |
| Server-level firewall | ✅ Via Server Edition | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Modular architecture | ✅ 5 separate plugins | ❌ Monolithic | ❌ Monolithic | ❌ Monolithic |
| Free tier | ✅ Full features | Limited | Limited | Limited |
All plugins are free with full functionality. The Pro Bundle adds management and support.
Available on the official WordPress plugin directory.
In your WordPress admin, go to:
Plugins → Add New → Search "VistoShield"
Install each plugin individually or search for the specific one you need: Security Scanner, Firewall, Bot Detector, Login Guard, or Activity Log.
Download the ZIP from our plugins page or from wordpress.org.
Upload via Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin in your WordPress admin.
Want server-level protection too? Explore Server Edition →
