Security Hardener
Security Hardener is a WordPress plugin that applies common hardening measures without modifying WordPress core files. It protects file editing, XML-RPC, pingbacks, user enumeration, login behavior, headers, and request rates for site administrators.
Overview
10 featuresSecurity Hardener sits in PulseGate's Website firewall, bot & spam protection category. It focuses on reducing common WordPress security risks without modifying core files. It is built as a B2B product for wordPress site owners and administrators. Security Hardener costs nothing to use. Security Hardener is available on the web.
Behind Security Hardener is Marc Armengou, and it first shipped in 2025. Among its 10 catalogued features are file editor blocking, file modification control, and XML-RPC protection. The interface is available in 4 languages, including Catalan, English, and Spanish.
Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.
- File editor blocking
- File modification control
- XML-RPC protection
- Pingback protection
- User enumeration blocking
- REST API protection
- Login error masking
- Login honeypot
- Rate limiting
- Security headers
Built with & integrations
Trust & compliance
Indexing history
1What PulseGate has recorded for this listing
- Indexed15 Sep · 01:25 UTCSecurity Hardener verified via WordPress PluginsSource: WordPress Plugins · Open
Frequently asked questions about Security Hardener
- What is Security Hardener?
- Security Hardener focuses on reducing common WordPress security risks without modifying core files. It is catalogued under Website firewall, bot & spam protection on PulseGate.
- Who should use Security Hardener?
- Security Hardener is a B2B product built for wordPress site owners and administrators.
- Is Security Hardener free?
- Yes — Security Hardener is free to use.
- What platforms does Security Hardener run on?
- Security Hardener runs on the web.
- Is Security Hardener still active?
- Unverified. Security Hardener has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
- What are alternatives to Security Hardener?
- Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Hard Guard Security, WT Hardening, and Hard Boiled Security.Hard Guard SecurityWT HardeningHard Boiled Security
- Who develops Security Hardener?
- Security Hardener is developed by Marc Armengou.
- How long has Security Hardener been around?
- Security Hardener first shipped in 2025.
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