# Best Safety Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 18 safety plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Companion Auto Update, Blue Captcha, Escape Button.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Companion Auto Update](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/companion-auto-update/) | 40K+ | 4.8/5 (105) | Mar 21, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 2 | [Blue Captcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blue-captcha/) | 400+ | 4.7/5 (15) | Aug 17, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 3 | [Escape Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/escape-button/) | 60+ | — | Sep 5, 2024 | 25/100 |
| 4 | [WP Firewall](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-firewall/) | 50+ | — | Apr 24, 2020 | 25/100 |
| 5 | [Safety Exit Button – Quick Exit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/safety-exit-button-quick-exit/) | 10+ | — | May 14, 2026 | 44/100 |
| 6 | [IP Dependent Cookies](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ip-dependent-cookies/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 23, 2016 | 30/100 |
| 7 | [Secure Login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/secure-login/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Dec 20, 2014 | 30/100 |
| 8 | [ROB (rat out blocker)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rob-rat-out-blocker/) | 10+ | — | May 20, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 9 | [Butterfly Button — Discreet Help at a Click](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/butterfly-button/) | <10 | — | Jan 19, 2026 | 36/100 |
| 10 | [Plugiva ClientGuard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/plugiva-clientguard/) | <10 | — | Sep 21, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 11 | [Circuit Breaker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/circuit-breaker/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Mar 20, 2026 | 43/100 |
| 12 | [Tessera for the Abilities API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/abilityguard-mcp/) | <10 | — | May 12, 2026 | 42/100 |
| 13 | [TheEPI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/theepi/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Dec 2, 2019 | 28/100 |
| 14 | [Konfyra Omni Guard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/konfyra-omni-guard/) | <10 | — | Aug 22, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 15 | [Safer wp-admin login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/safer-wp-admin-login/) | <10 | — | May 29, 2019 | 21/100 |
| 16 | [RecallLens – CPSC Product Recall Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/recall-lens-cpsc-search/) | <10 | — | Sep 6, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 17 | [PressBrake](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pressbrake/) | <10 | — | Sep 22, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 18 | [Plug Error Handler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/plug-error-handler/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Aug 21, 2026 | 67/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular safety plugin for WordPress?
Companion Auto Update is the most popular safety plugin with 40K+ active installs and a 4.8/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many safety plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 18 plugins tagged “safety” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Which safety plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, Companion Auto Update has the highest rating at 4.8/5 from 105 reviews.

### Are these safety plugins actively maintained?
3 of the top 18 safety 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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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/safety/ · Generated 2026-09-29 22:37 UTC by PageForge