# SiteLock Security – WP Hardening, Login Security & Malware Scans

> SiteLock Security has 1K+ active installs, a 3.4/5 rating from 14 reviews and 535 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 61/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** SiteLock Security works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 3.4/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 61/100 on our health check.

**Free, lightweight WordPress security. Harden your site with login protection & 2FA, see Site Health clearly and run on-demand checks—setup in minutes.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 54,523
- **Downloads (30 days):** 535 (+2.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.4/5 from 14 reviews
- **Health score:** 61/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 5.1.2
- **Last updated:** Jun 23, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.6+, PHP 8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** SiteLock (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sitelocksecurity/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/sitelock/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [login security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/login-security/) | #8 | 109 |
| [malware scan](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/malware-scan/) | #1 | 4 |
| [site health](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/site-health/) | #7 | 125 |
| [vulnerability scanner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/vulnerability-scanner/) | #2 | 18 |
| [wordpress security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-security/) | #6 | 53 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| login security | #58 | 4,221 |
| malware scan | #13 | 284 |
| site health | #49 | 2,361 |
| vulnerability scanner | #27 | 291 |
| wordpress security | #99 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 5.1: 72.8%
- 5.0: 13.5%
- 4.2: 6.4%
- Other: 7.3%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Limit Login Attempts Security – Login Security, 2FA, Firewall, Brute Force Prevention](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/limit-login-attempts-reloaded/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,483) | Sep 23, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [All-In-One Security (AIOS) – Security and Firewall](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-wp-security-and-firewall/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (1,717) | Sep 17, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 3 | [Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/defender-security/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (334) | Sep 29, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 4 | [BulletProof Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulletproof-security/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (674) | Aug 19, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 5 | [DoLogin Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dologin/) | 8K+ | 4.5/5 (13) | Aug 16, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 6 | [Entryway – WP Login & Logout Redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-login-and-logout-redirect/) | 6K+ | 4.8/5 (5) | Jul 17, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 7 | [Melapress Login Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/melapress-login-security/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (20) | Sep 17, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 9 | [Power Captcha reCAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/power-captcha-recaptcha/) | 900+ | 4.3/5 (4) | Jul 19, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 10 | [Block wp-login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/block-wp-login/) | 600+ | 4.7/5 (9) | Aug 13, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 11 | [Login Armor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/login-armor/) | 500+ | 5/5 (6) | Oct 4, 2026 | 86/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is SiteLock Security safe to use in 2026?
SiteLock Security works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 3.4/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 61/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SiteLock Security?
SiteLock Security is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 54,523 times since it launched in May 2013. It was downloaded 535 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SiteLock Security work with WordPress 7.1?
SiteLock Security is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does SiteLock Security need?
SiteLock Security requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was SiteLock Security last updated?
The latest version, 5.1.2, was released on June 23, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes SiteLock Security?
SiteLock Security is developed and maintained by SiteLock.

### What are the best alternatives to SiteLock Security?
The most popular alternatives to SiteLock Security are Limit Login Attempts Securi… (1M+ installs), All-In-One Security (AIOS) (1M+ installs) and Defender Security (80K+ installs).


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