PLUGIN SECURITY
Is Wordfence Security safe?
Firewall, Malware Scanner, Two Factor Auth, and Comprehensive Security Features, powered by our 24-hour team. Make security a priority with Wordfence.
What this plugin does
- Slug:
-0-wordfence - Author: Mark Maunder
- 5000000+ active installs
- 94/100 rating (4986 reviews on wordpress.org)
- 423448465 all-time downloads
- On WordPress.org since 2012-04-21
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Maintenance status
- Latest known version: 8.2.2
- Last updated: 2026-08-10 4:22pm GMT
- Tested up to WordPress: 7.1
- Requires PHP: 7.0+
- Max supported PHP (analyzed): 8.4
Known vulnerabilities
No known vulnerabilities are recorded in our database for Wordfence Security. This does not mean the plugin is audited or guaranteed safe — only that no CVE or vulnerability report is on file.
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