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Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security 9.0.2 – WordPress Plugin

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Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security PRO — Features

Wordfence Premium is the paid upgrade for Wordfence Security, the WordPress firewall and malware scanner active on over 5 million websites. The free version already includes a capable firewall, malware scanner, and login security — but its firewall rules and threat data arrive with a 30-day delay. Premium removes that delay entirely: real-time firewall rule updates, a real-time IP blocklist fed by attacks seen across the Wordfence network, country blocking, and premium ticketed support. For any site that cannot afford a month-long window of exposure to new attacks — stores, membership sites, client work — that real-time feed is the whole point of paying.

  • Real-time firewall rule updates — protection against new vulnerabilities the moment rules are published
  • Real-time IP blocklist — automatically blocks IPs actively attacking other Wordfence-protected sites
  • Country blocking — block all traffic from selected countries at the firewall level
  • Premium ticketed support from the Wordfence security team
  • Full malware scanner with scheduled and on-demand deep scans
  • Login security with two-factor authentication and login attempt limits
  • Live traffic monitoring to inspect visits and hack attempts in real time
  • Security audit log and Wordfence Central management for multiple sites

Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security: Free vs PRO

FeatureFreePRO
Web application firewallIncludedIncluded
Firewall rule updatesDelayed 30 daysReal-time
IP blocklistStandard protectionReal-time IP blocklist
Country blockingNot availableBlock traffic by country
SupportWordPress.org forumPremium ticketed support
PriceFreePremium license — GPL download here

Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security PRO — FAQs

Is Wordfence Premium a separate plugin?

No. Wordfence Premium is a license upgrade that unlocks inside the free Wordfence plugin — install the free version from this page first, then apply the premium package to enable the real-time features.

What is the biggest reason to choose Premium over free?

Speed. The free firewall receives new attack rules 30 days late; Premium gets them in real time, and the real-time IP blocklist stops attackers already flagged across the Wordfence network before they reach your login page.

Does Premium include country blocking?

Yes — country blocking is a Premium-only feature. You can block all traffic from selected countries directly at the firewall, which cuts a large share of automated brute-force and spam traffic.

If your site earns money or holds customer data, a 30-day delay on firewall rules is an unnecessary risk. Premium closes that window for less than the cost of one cleanup.

Description

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Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security v9.0.2 is a free WordPress plugin, and the PRO v9.0.1 premium version is available on this page too — 5M+ active installs · 4.7/5 rating from 5,013 reviews · updated September 30, 2026 · requires WordPress 4.7+ & PHP 7.0+.

THE MOST POPULAR WORDPRESS FIREWALL & SECURITY SCANNER

WordPress security requires a team of dedicated analysts researching the latest malware variants and WordPress exploits, turning them into firewall rules and malware signatures, and releasing those to customers in real-time.

Choose the right protection for you: Wordfence Free, Premium, Care or Response

Wordfence is widely acknowledged as the number one WordPress security research team in the World. Our plugin provides a comprehensive suite of security features, and our team’s research is what powers our plugin and provides the level of security that we are known for.

At Wordfence, WordPress security isn’t a division of our business – WordPress security is all we do. We employ a global 24-hour dedicated incident response team that provides our priority customers with a 1 hour response time for any security incident.

The sun never sets on our global security team and we run a sophisticated threat intelligence platform to aggregate, analyze and produce ground breaking security research on the newest security threats.

Wordfence Security includes an endpoint firewall, malware scanner, robust login security features, live traffic views, and more. Our Threat Defense Feed arms Wordfence with the newest firewall rules, malware signatures, and malicious IP addresses it needs to keep your website safe.

Rounded out by passkeys, 2FA, and a suite of additional features, Wordfence is the most comprehensive WordPress security solution available.

🔥 WORDPRESS FIREWALL

  • Web Application Firewall identifies and blocks malicious traffic. Built and maintained by a large team focused 100% on WordPress security.
  • Real-time firewall rule and malware signature [Premium] updates via the Threat Defense Feed (free version is delayed by 30 days).
  • Real-time IP Blocklist [Premium] blocks all requests from the most malicious IPs, protecting your site while reducing load.
  • Protects your site at the endpoint, enabling deep integration with WordPress. Unlike cloud alternatives, it does not break encryption, cannot be bypassed and cannot leak data.
  • Integrated malware scanner blocks requests that include malicious code or content.
  • Protection from brute force attacks by limiting login attempts.

📡 WORDPRESS SECURITY SCANNER

  • Malware scanner checks core files, themes and plugins for malware, bad URLs, backdoors, SEO spam, malicious redirects and code injections.
  • Real-time malware signature updates [Premium] via the Threat Defense Feed (free version is delayed by 30 days).
  • Compares with WordPress.org repository your core files, themes and plugins, checking their integrity and reporting any changes to you.
  • Repair WordPress core, theme, and plugin files that have changed by overwriting them with a pristine, original version. Delete any files that don’t belong easily within the Wordfence interface.
  • Malware Removal Tools “Delete File” and “Delete All Deletable Files” options allow for efficient malware removal. Remember to investigate the scan results and backup files first!
  • Checks your site for known security vulnerabilities and alerts you to any issues. Also alerts you to potential security issues when a plugin has been closed or abandoned.
  • Checks your content safety by scanning file contents, posts and comments for dangerous URLs and suspicious content.
  • Checks to see if your site or IP have been blocklisted [Premium] for malicious activity, generating spam or other security issues.

🔒 LOGIN SECURITY

  • Passkeys let users sign in with touch, facial recognition, a device password, or a PIN as a simple and secure alternative to a password and two-factor credentials.
  • Two-factor authentication (2FA), one of the most secure forms of remote system authentication available via any TOTP-based authenticator app or service.
  • Login Page CAPTCHA stops bots from logging in.
  • Passkey and 2FA management for WooCommerce and custom integrations allows users to manage credentials on custom account pages.
  • XML-RPC options including disabling or adding 2FA.
  • Password Security: Block logins for administrators using known compromised passwords.

📋 SECURITY AUDIT LOG [Premium]

  • The Audit Log monitors all changes and actions in security-sensitive areas of the site.
  • Remote tamper-proof data storage via Wordfence Central.
  • Monitor events and actions ranging from user creation and editing to plugin/theme installation and updates to post and page changes.
  • Configurable to log all events or significant events only, which includes all authentication, site configuration, and site functionality events.

🌐 WORDFENCE CENTRAL

  • Wordfence Central is a powerful and efficient way to manage the security for multiple sites in one place.
  • Centralized management: Efficiently assess the security status of all your websites in one view. View detailed security findings without leaving Wordfence Central.
  • Powerful templates make configuring Wordfence a breeze.
  • Highly configurable alerts can be delivered via email, SMS or Slack. Improve the signal to noise ratio by leveraging severity level options and a daily digest option.
  • Track and alert on important security events including administrator logins, breached password usage and surges in attack activity.
  • Free to use for unlimited sites.

🛠️ SECURITY TOOLS

  • Live Traffic monitors visits and hack attempts not shown in other analytics packages in real time; including origin, their IP address, the time of day and time spent on your site.
  • Block attackers by IP or build advanced rules based on IP Range, Hostname, User Agent and Referrer.
  • Country blocking available with Wordfence Premium.

Frequently asked questions

What do I get when I download Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security?

Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security 9.0.2 is the latest version. It is a WordPress plugin you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations. It holds a 4.7/5 rating from 5,013 user reviews.

Does Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security cost anything?

No. Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security 9.0.2 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download. A separate premium PRO edition with additional features is also listed on this page.

How do I install Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security 9.0.2?

Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.

What are the requirements for Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security?

Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security 9.0.2 requires WordPress 4.7 or higher and PHP 7.0 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.

When was Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security last updated?

Version 9.0.2 was last updated on September 30, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.

Is the Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security download safe?

The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.

Version: 9.0.2
Updated: October 1, 2026

Technical details

PRO version9.0.1
Free version9.0.2
Last updatedSeptember 30, 2026
Active installs5,000,000+
Rating★★★★★ 4.7/5 (5,013 reviews)
Requires WordPress4.7 or higher
Requires PHP7.0 or higher
AuthorMark Maunder
Tags2fa, firewall, malware, scanner, security
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