The Leading Independent
WordPress Security Plugin.
Shield Security is everything you expect from a WordPress security plugin, and it actually works.
Block Bots. Secure Vulnerabilities. Protect Users.
WordPress Security That Gets Smarter With Every Click
Shield is the next-generation WordPress security plugin. Alongside everything you expect, Shield learns from attacks and adapts to threats across its network.
Shield is antifragile: every attack makes it stronger. Shield’s learnings are shared across all users and sites, so we can protect your WordPress site from threats that others will never see coming.
Basic WordPress security is not enough. Truly Shield your sites
WordPress hosts only cover the basics, leaving your site exposed.
Shield is a complete WordPress security solution: next-generation malware scanning, proprietary silentCAPTCHA to block bots without interrupting users, all the 2FA you need – and much more.
WordPress security can’t be left to chance. Truly Shield your sites today.
WordPress Protection That’s Always On Guard
Shield Security PRO protects everyone. It handles the heavy lifting so you can focus on what really matters. Want more control instead? Shield lets you fine-tune your site’s security with no expertise required
Tired of endless security alerts? We get it. That’s why Shield keeps you informed, not overwhelmed. With its customisable toolkit, you can ensure you’re only notified of what’s most relevant to you.
DIY/Custom Security Rules
Review and Manage Current User Sessions
Advanced Password Policies
Harden User Passwords – A Common Source Of Account Hacking
silentCAPTCHA Bot Protection
Stop Bad Bots With Our Exclusive, Invisible silentCAPTCHA Technology
MAL{ai} – AI Powered Malware Detection
Detect and Remove All Types Of PHP Malware
Stop Bots, Secure Sites
As a designer and developer for over 15 years, I’ve used Shield Security on countless projects to protect websites from bots and malicious traffic. I recommend the plugin to all my clients. I first used the Pro version on my e-commerce site, Keats Byron, which sells cat-inspired tees and other products.
The plugin provides strong, easy-to-use security features, and the Security Analysis dashboard offers clear insights on how to improve your defenses.
The exceptional support team is quick to respond and full of valuable advice. I highly recommend Shield Security to any WordPress site owner seeking reliable, up-to-date protection.
silentCAPTCHA
Stop bots with smart CAPTCHA – without the interruptions
Identify and block malicious bots by analysing behavioural patterns that distinguish them from legitimate users and bots. Enjoy unintrusive protection that doesn’t interrupt genuine visitors with annoying CAPTCHAs
MAL{ai} stops even new attacks
Catches 80% of brand new malware injections – truly vigilant protection.
Detect advanced WordPress threats with our machine-learning-powered malware scanner. MAL{ai} identifies 8 out of 10 unknown malware injections, catching threats early and giving you an edge.
Pair it with vulnerability scanning and repair tools to review site files, databases, plugins, and themes, ensuring comprehensive protection
All the 2FA, Passkeys, Yubikeys, and password policies you need
Shield protects your WordPress login with functionality and enforcement.
Secure your site with strong login protections. Enforce two-factor authentication via email, one-time passwords, apps, or passkeys. Set robust password policies to ensure strength and block vulnerable passwords.
Fully control WordPress security with custom rules
Create any WordPress security rule you need.
Use a simple ‘If/Then’ approach to create almost any WordPress security rule you can imagine. Perfect for tech-savvy users, it offers flexibility to craft bespoke security measures. Plus, you’ll soon access a rich library of custom rules to download and implement instantly.
Smart, Fully Auto IP Blocking
Shield WordPress Sites from Bots with a smarter, fully automated IP Blocking Engine
Deep Integrations
Effortlessly connect Shield Security PRO with your favourite tools & services. Supports integrations with WooCommerce, MainWP, Gravity Forms, and more.
Full Activity Log
Stay aware of visitor actions and interactions on your site to spot security risks early.
WordPress-Specific WAF
Protect your site with a firewall tailored specifically for the WordPress environment, detecting & blocking threats efficiently.
WordPress Core Protection
Automatically scan and repair infected WordPress core files
WooCommerce and Membership Sites
Protect WooCommerce & Membership Sites From Brute Force Attacks
Vulnerability Detection & Auto-Upgrade
Detect Vulnerable Plugins And Automatically Upgrade To Keep Sites Secured
Advanced 2FA Login Protection
Secure all users with Two-Factor Authentication (Passkeys, Email, Google Auth, Yubikey)
Global Shield Stats Summary.
How shield is protecting WordPress sites all over the globe
ShieldPRO is the only security solution built to work seamlessly with all of these:
Pretty good
It’s fast and stable.
It’s fast and stable.
Shield is a wonderful plugin
I use this plugin on many websites for many years. It fully protectes me, no intruders managed to manipulate the…
I use this plugin on many websites for many years. It fully protectes me, no intruders managed to manipulate the website. I love the very easy way to program the settings. After trying many major securiy plugins, I think this is the best one!
Great Plugin! Easy to use.
I have been using this plugin on several of my sites and it definitely does what it is supposed to…
I have been using this plugin on several of my sites and it definitely does what it is supposed to do. Setup and config were easy and straightforward. If I can use this one, anyone can.
Love it
Great job guys, awesome plugin
Great job guys, awesome plugin
Definitely deserves 5 stars
I’ve been using Shield since I first started using WP around 6 years ago. Security is my least favourite part…
I’ve been using Shield since I first started using WP around 6 years ago. Security is my least favourite part of WP and the aspect that I find most confusing when trying to compare products. I did have a moan about Shield a couple of years ago when it didn’t pick up malware during a scan but I know people who were using a premium, expensive security plugin that also didn’t spot the malware (although another free plugin did in my case). However, I still trust Shield and have continued to use it on all my sites. The devs have done an amazing job with constant innovation and I’m amazed at what they offer for free. Their pro plugin is so unbelievably well priced that I bought a few licenses just to support them. I’d encourage anyone reading to go and buy even just one pro license to show your support. They deserve it 🙂
Reliable and secure
I’m a little paranoid these days about the security of my WordPress sites after getting badly hacked a year ago.…
I’m a little paranoid these days about the security of my WordPress sites after getting badly hacked a year ago. I look after several installations of WP and I now have WordPress Simple Firewall running on all of them. After a couple of months of use I’m totally confident in the protection this plugin offers. So much so that I’ve been able to scale back the range of security plugins I use to just WordPress Simple Firewall an Securi Security. Both complement each other as I like WordPress Simple Firewall’s protection and Securi’s notifications.
As important to me as the protection WordPress Simple Firewall offers is the support from the iControlWP team. Whenever I’ve raised a support request, and I’ve raised several as I’ve explored the plugin, the development team are always quickly on the case.
I can recommend this plugin to anyone running their own installation of WordPress.
Really like this
This works well. Took a bit to work out the best settings. Good job guys. Thank you.
This works well. Took a bit to work out the best settings. Good job guys. Thank you.
Simply the best security plugin I ever tried
I can’t believe this is free. I’ve tried all the security plugins and even paid $60 for a premium one,…
I can’t believe this is free.
I’ve tried all the security plugins and even paid $60 for a premium one, and this is by far the very best.
Can’t recommend it highly enough.
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