# Atomic Edge Security – Firewall, Malware Scan and Login Security

> Atomic Edge Security has 700+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews and 438 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 82/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — Atomic Edge Security is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 82/100 on our health check.

**WordPress firewall with cloud WAF rules, malware scanning, 2FA, vulnerability checks, IP blocking, and real-time security logs.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 700+
- **Total downloads:** 2,525
- **Downloads (30 days):** 438 (+133% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 82/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 2.9.4
- **Last updated:** Oct 2, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** shift8 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/shift8/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/atomic-edge-security/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [2FA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/2fa/) | #18 | 116 |
| [firewall](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/firewall/) | #29 | 217 |
| [malware](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/malware/) | #17 | 101 |
| [scanner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scanner/) | #11 | 71 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,658 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 2FA | #45 | 427 |
| firewall | #21 | 1,062 |
| malware | #18 | 446 |
| scanner | #60 | 1,460 |
| security | #40 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.5: 92.7%
- 2.9: 7.3%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wordfence/) | 5M+ | 4.7/5 (5,025) | Sep 30, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 2 | [Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/really-simple-ssl/) | 3M+ | 4.9/5 (8,868) | Sep 15, 2026 | 99/100 |
| 3 | [Limit Login Attempts Security – Login Security, 2FA, Firewall, Brute Force Prevention](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/limit-login-attempts-reloaded/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,485) | Sep 23, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [Two Factor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/two-factor/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (208) | Sep 28, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 5 | [WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-2fa/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (182) | Oct 6, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 6 | [WP Hide & Security Enhancer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-hide-security-enhancer/) | 50K+ | 4.3/5 (275) | Sep 23, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 7 | [Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/security-malware-firewall/) | 40K+ | 4.8/5 (393) | Sep 30, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 8 | [Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking, Brute-Force Login Protection & File Scanning](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-simple-firewall/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (1,039) | Oct 5, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 9 | [Two Factor Authentication](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/two-factor-authentication/) | 20K+ | 4.4/5 (77) | Aug 13, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 10 | [Login With Ajax – Fast Logins, 2FA, Redirects](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/login-with-ajax/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (167) | May 24, 2026 | 70/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Atomic Edge Security free?
Yes. Atomic Edge Security is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Atomic Edge Security safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Atomic Edge Security is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 82/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Atomic Edge Security?
Atomic Edge Security is active on 700+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,525 times since it launched in January 2026. It was downloaded 438 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Atomic Edge Security work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Atomic Edge Security up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.8 or newer.

### What PHP version does Atomic Edge Security need?
Atomic Edge Security requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Atomic Edge Security last updated?
The latest version, 2.9.4, was released on October 2, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

### Who makes Atomic Edge Security?
Atomic Edge Security is developed and maintained by shift8.

### What are the best alternatives to Atomic Edge Security?
The most popular alternatives to Atomic Edge Security are Wordfence Security (5M+ installs), Really Simple Security (3M+ installs) and Limit Login Attempts Securi… (1M+ installs).


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