VMP Security – The All-In-One Security and Firewall Plugin

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1. ★★★★★ Forhad

   4mo ago

   A solid and reliable WordPress security plugin. Compared to other plugins, it’s easier to set up, runs smoothly without slowing down the site, and offers powerful features like firewall protection and malware scanning all in one place.

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2. ★★★★★ Galib Hayder

   4mo ago

   I have been using it more then 2 months now, If you have the technical skills to harden your site and monitor logs manually, you probably don’t need this. however, for most users, the peace of mind provided by the alerts justifies the install. It acts as a watchful eye that tells you when to worry, even if the actual “protection” it offers is fairly standard. This topic was modified 2 months, 3 weeks ago by Galib Hayder. This topic was modified 2 months, 3 weeks ago by Galib Hayder.

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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).

• Kadence Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection 700K+ installs · 4.6★ · 4 shared tags A
• Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security 5M+ installs · 4.7★ · 3 shared tags A
• All-In-One Security (AIOS) – Security and Firewall 1M+ installs · 4.7★ · 3 shared tags A
• Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware Scanner and Security Hardening 600K+ installs · 4.2★ · 3 shared tags A
• NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) – Advanced Security Plugin and Firewall 100K+ installs · 4.8★ · 3 shared tags A
• Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall 80K+ installs · 4.8★ · 3 shared tags A

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VMP Security – The All-In-One Security and Firewall Plugin: — active installs, 4.5★ (2 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-31. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/vmpfence-security