Live from WordPress.org · Sep 27, 2026
Best Hack Prevention Plugins for WordPress
1 plugins are tagged “hack prevention” on WordPress.org. We rank them by active installs and score every one on update freshness, compatibility, ratings and support — so you can pick a safe one in seconds. The most popular right now is Protect WP Admin with 10K+ active installs.
| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Protect WP Admin
Protect your WP site by changing the default wp-admin URL and customizing the login page…
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10K+ |
How we rank
Popularity first, then a health check you can trust
Plugins are ordered the way WordPress.org ranks them for this category. Next to each one you’ll see its health score, so a popular-but-neglected option never sneaks into your stack.
- 25 Update freshness
- 20 Works with the latest WordPress
- 25 Rating, weighted by review count
- 15 Support threads resolved
- 15 Active installs
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FAQ
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Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
What is the most popular hack prevention plugin for WordPress?
Protect WP Admin is the most popular hack prevention plugin with 10K+ active installs and a 3.6/5 rating on WordPress.org.
How many hack prevention plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 1 plugins tagged “hack prevention” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which hack prevention plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, Protect WP Admin has the highest rating at 3.6/5 from 50 reviews.
Are these hack prevention plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 1 hack prevention plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.
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