# SiteGuard WP Plugin

> SiteGuard WP Plugin has 600K+ active installs, a 4.3/5 rating from 15 reviews and 78.6K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 81/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — SiteGuard WP Plugin is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 600K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 81/100 on our health check.

**Adds WordPress login and admin protections, including CAPTCHA, login lock, login alerts, renamed login URLs, and SiteGuard WAF tuning support.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** #112 of 69,592 plugins
- **Active installs:** 600K+
- **Total downloads:** 7,462,770
- **Downloads (30 days):** 78,552 (-82.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.3/5 from 15 reviews
- **Health score:** 81/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 1.8.9
- **Last updated:** Aug 19, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+
- **Support resolved:** 3 of 4 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** jp-secure (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jp-secure/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/siteguard/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [captcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/captcha/) | #1 | 271 |
| [Login Alert](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/login-alert/) | #1 | 4 |
| [login lock](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/login-lock/) | #1 | 3 |
| [pingback](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pingback/) | #1 | 23 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | #15 | 1,578 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| captcha | #22 | 1,317 |
| Login Alert | #4 | 972 |
| login lock | #3 | 742 |
| pingback | #2 | 376 |
| security | #80 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.8: 46.4%
- 1.7: 37.8%
- 1.6: 6.1%
- 1.5: 5.7%
- Other: 4.1%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [CF7 Apps – Honeypot, Database, Redirection, Webhook, and Addons for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-form-7-honeypot/) | 300K+ | 3.8/5 (135) | Aug 6, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 3 | [Really Simple CAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/really-simple-captcha/) | 300K+ | 4.2/5 (131) | Aug 23, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 4 | [Advanced Google reCAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-google-recaptcha/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (430) | Aug 15, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 5 | [Spam protection, Honeypot, Anti-Spam by CleanTalk](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cleantalk-spam-protect/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (3,214) | Sep 17, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 6 | [Simple CAPTCHA with Cloudflare Turnstile](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-cloudflare-turnstile/) | 200K+ | 4.6/5 (259) | Sep 17, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 7 | [reCaptcha by BestWebSoft](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-captcha/) | 100K+ | 3.9/5 (391) | Apr 24, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 8 | [Login Lockdown & Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/login-lockdown/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (61) | Aug 16, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 9 | [CAPTCHA 4WP – Antispam CAPTCHA solution for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-nocaptcha-recaptcha/) | 100K+ | 3.2/5 (269) | Aug 25, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 10 | [Captcha Code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/captcha-code-authentication/) | 100K+ | 3.9/5 (35) | Sep 21, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 11 | [Gravity Forms Zero Spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravity-forms-zero-spam/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (24) | Sep 1, 2026 | 88/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is SiteGuard WP Plugin free?
Yes. SiteGuard WP Plugin is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is SiteGuard WP Plugin safe to use in 2026?
Yes — SiteGuard WP Plugin is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 600K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 81/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SiteGuard WP Plugin?
SiteGuard WP Plugin is active on 600K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,462,770 times since it launched in October 2014. It was downloaded 78,552 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SiteGuard WP Plugin work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested SiteGuard WP Plugin up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

### When was SiteGuard WP Plugin last updated?
The latest version, 1.8.9, was released on August 19, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes SiteGuard WP Plugin?
SiteGuard WP Plugin is developed and maintained by jp-secure.

### What are the best alternatives to SiteGuard WP Plugin?
The most popular alternatives to SiteGuard WP Plugin are CF7 Apps (300K+ installs), Really Simple CAPTCHA (300K+ installs) and Advanced Google reCAPTCHA (200K+ installs).


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