SiteLock WordPress Security Plugin

What the free plugin includes

• Ready-to-apply WP-specific hardening toggles to reduce common attack paths
• Built-in login hygiene: enforce strong passwords, enable 2FA, limit brute-force attack attempts and session timeouts
• View WordPress Site Health and cloud scan results* without leaving WordPress
• On-demand malware scans and recurring cloud checks*

* Available after connecting a free SiteLock account

How does the SiteLock plugin secure WordPress?

The SiteLock plugin helps secure WordPress by focusing on high-impact protections delivered in a simple, lightweight way:

• Action-first baseline - WordPress-specific hardening and core login protection in minutes, delivering quick wins without a maze of settings
• Light footprint - Cloud checks run off your server, so your site stays fast without heavy, on-server scans
• Built for clarity - Site Health view with a security summary for an at-a-glance posture check
• Assurance on demand - Run cloud security scans after updates or changes for immediate visibility

What does the free SiteLock WordPress plugin do?

The plugin gives you a fast way to enable baseline hardening and login protections directly in WordPress. When connected to a free SiteLock account, you can also run on-demand cloud security posture checks that won’t slow down your server. It’s a great first step for site owners who want clarity and quick wins.

Can SiteLock improve my WordPress website's performance?

Using WordPress security plugins comes at a cost: requests, logs, analytics, and even blocking all happen directly on your web server. When a million bots visit your site, it will slow to a crawl. SiteLock protects at the perimeter. Coupled with our CDN, you’ll see instant site performance improvements while receiving industry-leading security.

My hosting company already includes security — why do I need SiteLock?

Your hosting provider secures the server infrastructure their platform runs on. SiteLock protects what's on it: your WordPress files, code, plugins, and databases. These are separate layers, and most hosting security doesn't extend to your actual website. SiteLock works at the application level — where 96% of WordPress breaches happen.

How does Cloud-based security solve the problem?

Using cloud-based technology, we are able to scan and protect your WordPress site outside your normal hosting operations, which improves performance. Plus, by filtering, controlling, and monitoring the traffic, SiteLock is able to provide real-time protection, virtual patching, and DDoS attack prevention.

Will my site be protected from vulnerabilities?

A vulnerability is a weakness in code that can provide a “backdoor” into site applications so cybercriminals can gain unauthorized access to your site. SiteLock’s WordPress vulnerability scanner easily detects these weaknesses. Once they are identified, our vulnerability patching can automatically fix weaknesses within WordPress quickly, so your site remains secure.

Does SiteLock update WordPress Themes and Plugins for me?

No, SiteLock does not update WordPress themes and plugins. Our solution patches the vulnerabilities found in your site which is different from updating themes and plugins. Our technology safely and surgically applies individual security patches, assuring that the installation is as secure as the latest version of the CMS without extra manual effort from site owners.