WP Guard (developed by Antonov_WEB) is a high-performance security and firewall plugin for WordPress that operates as a powerful Web Application Firewall (WAF). Unlike some "cloud-based" competitors, WP Guard is a self-hosted script that integrates directly into your WordPress installation to stop malicious requests before they reach your site's data.
WP Guard uses industrial-strength algorithms and intelligent pattern recognition to identify both known and "zero-day" (unknown) threats.
Web Application Firewall (WAF):
SQLi Protection: Blocks SQL Injection attempts aimed at your database.
XSS Protection: Stops Cross-Site Scripting vulnerabilities.
Headers Check: Inspects response headers of every visitor to deny suspicious objects.
Visitor & Proxy Shield:
Proxy/VPN/TOR Blocking: Identifies and blocks users hiding their real IP addresses behind proxies or VPNs.
Country Blocking: Allows you to ban specific countries from accessing your site entirely.
Anti-Spam & Bot Protection:
Spam Protection: Protects forms and comment sections from automated spammers.
Bad Bots & Crawlers: Blocks bots that waste your bandwidth or attempt to scrape your content.
Fake Bot Detection: Verifies if a "Googlebot" or "Bingbot" is actually real or a malicious fake.
Detailed Monitoring:
Live Traffic: Real-time dashboard to see who is visiting your site and what they are doing.
Threat Logs: A database of every blocked attack, including the attacker's IP, Browser, OS, and Location on a map.
The plugin includes a suite of utility tools that usually require separate plugins:
Login History: Tracks all successful and failed login attempts to monitor for brute-force attacks.
.htaccess Editor: Edit your server configuration file directly from the WordPress dashboard.
PHP Configuration Checker: Scans your server settings for potential security flaws.
Error Monitoring: Tracks PHP errors on your site so you can fix them before they cause downtime.
WP Guard is primarily sold as a premium plugin on marketplaces like CodeCanyon.
Regular License: Approximately $25 - $29 (one-time fee for lifetime updates).
GPL Versions: Often available on membership sites like Srmehranclub for around $4.99, though these lack direct support from the developer.
Feature
WP Guard
Wordfence
Sucuri
Firewall Type
Endpoint (PHP-based)
Endpoint (PHP-based)
Cloud-based (DNS)
Pricing
One-time Payment
Subscription ($119/yr)
Subscription ($199/yr)
Proxy/VPN Block
Included
Premium only
Premium only
Ease of Use
Very Simple
Complex/Granular
Intermediate
Pros:
Lightweight: Extremely optimized and won't slow down page load times.
Cost-Effective: No recurring monthly fees for pro features.
Integrated: Everything is managed inside your WordPress admin panel.
Cons:
Not Cloud-Based: Since it runs on your server, a massive DDoS attack could still overwhelm your server resources (unlike Sucuri).
Manual Whitelisting: If it blocks a legitimate user, you must manually whitelist their IP.
Would you like me to help you set up the "Auto Ban" feature for specific countries, or do you need a guide on how to whitelist your own IP address to prevent accidental lockouts?
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