# Vardalion Security

> Vardalion Security has <10 active installs and 158 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Vardalion Security is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**Behavioural WordPress security with threat scoring, brute-force protection, bot detection, automatic IP blocking, logging and recovery tools.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 242
- **Downloads (30 days):** 158 (-35.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.3.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 2, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** vincewebdesign (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/vincewebdesign/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/vardalion-security/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Activity Log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/activity-log/) | #47 | 92 |
| [Brute Force](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/brute-force/) | >100 | 133 |
| [firewall](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/firewall/) | >100 | 217 |
| [malware](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/malware/) | #75 | 101 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,658 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Activity Log | >100 | 2,296 |
| Brute Force | >100 | 715 |
| firewall | >100 | 1,061 |
| malware | >100 | 446 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Activity Log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-security-audit-log/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (488) | Sep 23, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [Activity Log – Monitor User and Agent Changes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aryo-activity-log/) | 200K+ | 4.3/5 (74) | Sep 7, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [Stream – Activity Log & Audit Trail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stream/) | 70K+ | 4.3/5 (76) | Aug 31, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 4 | [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 |
| 5 | [User Activity Tracking and Log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/user-activity-tracking-and-log/) | 2K+ | 3.5/5 (34) | Oct 8, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 6 | [Activity Logs, User Activity Tracking, Multisite Activity Log from Logtivity](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/logtivity/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (4) | Oct 7, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 7 | [WP Admin Audit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-admin-audit/) | 1K+ | 3.7/5 (6) | Oct 3, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 8 | [Login Armor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/login-armor/) | 500+ | 5/5 (6) | Oct 8, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 9 | [Activity Log Pro – User Activity Log, Audit Log & Security Monitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/activity-log-pro/) | 400+ | 5/5 (15) | Sep 22, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 10 | [Logify WP – Activity Log & User Audit Log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/logify-wp/) | 300+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 27, 2026 | 72/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Vardalion Security safe to use in 2026?
Vardalion Security is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Vardalion Security?
Vardalion Security is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 242 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 158 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Vardalion Security work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Vardalion Security up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.4 or newer.

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

### When was Vardalion Security last updated?
The latest version, 2.3.0, was released on October 2, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

### Who makes Vardalion Security?
Vardalion Security is developed and maintained by vincewebdesign.

### What are the best alternatives to Vardalion Security?
The most popular alternatives to Vardalion Security are WP Activity Log (300K+ installs), Activity Log (200K+ installs) and Stream (70K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vardalion-security/ · Generated 2026-10-14 02:11 UTC by PageForge