SiteFort Security – Malware Scanner, Firewall, Login Security & Hardening

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Directory rank vs rivals

wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you

How often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.

Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 100% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

Modeled within the band wp.org reports; tightens as we track daily.

At the current install trend, crossing 80+ in roughly 14 days.

No paid tier is visible, so we don't put a figure on revenue or sale value: that would be guessing. The install base is a real asset to an acquirer, just not one public data lets us price. A small install base leaves thin data to model from. A declining trend compresses what a buyer would pay.

1. ★★★★★ sitetrail

   2mo ago

   Many accounts, especially old Godaddy hosting accounts, have major security problems for which Godaddy charges you a lot. We fixed all of that by using this plugin – and rolled it out for many client sites and legacy accounts as an update. It helped to secure the websites fast at scale at a very low cost.

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2. ★★★★★ mfheroic

   3mo ago

   It’s a lightweight option that packs in malware scanning, a web application firewall, and solid hardening features. Overall, I’d say it’s a great choice if you want strong security that doesn’t drag your site down. Definitely worth trying if you’re looking for a modern, efficient alternative.

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3. ★★★★★ anwarhossain33

   3mo ago

   This is too good! Highly recommended!

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4. ★★★★★ 2h1n846

   3mo ago

   For years, my workflow for WordPress security was frustrating. I would install one plugin to scan for malware, remove it after cleanup, then install and configure another plugin just for security hardening because the one I used for malware scanner were too heavy to keep running all the time.SiteFort is the first plugin I’ve used that combines both in a clean and lightweight way. Fast malware scanning, practical hardening features, and an easy-to-use interface without slowing down the website.Good luck to the SiteFort team 🤞

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Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2026-08-23 60+ → 70+ up after 10 days in tier
2. 2026-08-13 40+ → 60+ up after 34 days in tier
3. 2026-07-10 30+ → 40+ up after 14 days in tier
4. 2026-06-26 10+ → 30+ up after 33 days in tier
5. 2026-05-24 — → 10+ up

Competes with

The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).

• Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security 5M+ installs · 4.7★ · 3 shared tags A
• Limit Login Attempts Security – Login Security, 2FA, Firewall, Brute Force Prevention 1M+ installs · 4.8★ · 3 shared tags A
• Security Optimizer – The All-In-One Protection Plugin 1M+ installs · 4.5★ · 3 shared tags A
• Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall 80K+ installs · 4.8★ · 3 shared tags A
• Patchstack – WordPress & Plugins Security 50K+ installs · 4.7★ · 3 shared tags A
• Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal 40K+ installs · 4.7★ · 3 shared tags A

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SiteFort Security – Malware Scanner, Firewall, Login Security & Hardening: 70+ active installs, 5.0★ (5 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-31. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/sitefort