{"id":16697,"date":"2020-10-15T11:16:07","date_gmt":"2020-10-15T15:16:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/?p=16697"},"modified":"2020-10-16T08:12:36","modified_gmt":"2020-10-16T12:12:36","slug":"protect-your-site-using-the-best-security-plugins-available","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/protect-your-site-using-the-best-security-plugins-available\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Your Site Using the Best Security Plugins Available"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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There are hundreds of WordPress security plugins to choose from, with some trying to do one thing only and others trying to do it all. Given the fact that security plugins will often make fundamental changes to folder locations, database prefixes, user ID’s and enumeration, obfuscate file locations and restrict login access, it’s always prudent to make a backup and look at plugins which are:<\/p>\n\n\n

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       – Well rated on wordpress.org
\n       – Have a substantial number of active installations
\n       – Are known for including great customer support
\n       – Robust in free versions and even more powerful in paid versions (if needed)<\/p>\n\n\n

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Some plugins focus on firewall, malware, file integrity, scanning, monitoring or locking down access. Some do all those things. However, none offer the full range of features (cumulative) found in the top 6 best WordPress security plugins. Choose any one of them, make a backup, then follow the install instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Advice on choosing a security plugin – try the free version before buying a paid version!<\/p>\n\n\n

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6 Best WordPress Security Plugins (2020) [Alphabetical Order]<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1. All In One WP Security & Firewall [free]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

All-In-One Security (AIOS) \u2013 Security and Firewall<\/a><\/blockquote>