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WP Ultimate Firewall
This is a WordPress security plugin that adds a real-time firewall to your site. It detects and blocks fake, spam and attacking users, and it lets you choose between automatic blocking or reCAPTCHA verification. An admin panel with logs and reports keeps you informed about what is happening on your site.
- Version
- 1.9.0
- Released
- Jul 17, 2018
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
- Topics
- Security Plugins
What’s new in WP Ultimate Firewall 1.9.0
Version 1.9.0 · Jul 17, 2018
Latest
- ImprovedCss and HTML files updated.
What it does
Any public WordPress site attracts unwanted traffic, from spam bots to users probing for weaknesses. WP Ultimate Firewall sits in front of that traffic and watches for fake, spam and attacking visitors as they arrive. When it spots one, it can block the visitor outright or ask them to pass a reCAPTCHA check first, depending on which prevention method you prefer. That choice lets you decide how strict the site should be with suspicious visitors.
Day to day, you work from an admin panel where you can check the security status of the site, read through logs and adjust firewall settings. The reporting system records IP addresses, login times and blocked activity, so you can see who tried to get in and when. The plugin is fully translatable and works with WPML, which suits multilingual sites. Its interface is responsive and retina ready, so it displays well on different devices.
Best for
- Site owners dealing with spam or fake user traffic
- Multilingual WordPress sites running WPML
- Admins who want login and IP activity reports
Features
Real-time firewall protection
Detects fake, spam and attacking users as they reach your site and blocks them right away, cutting off unwanted visitors before they can cause trouble.
Choice of prevention methods
Pick automatic blocking for suspicious users, or have them verify themselves through reCAPTCHA if you would rather give borderline visitors a way through.
Security admin panel
Monitor your site's security status, review logs and change firewall settings from one management interface inside the WordPress dashboard.
Activity reporting
The reporting system tracks IP addresses, login times and records of blocked activity, giving you a clear history of attempts against your site.
Translation and WPML support
The plugin is fully translatable and compatible with WPML, so the interface can be localized for site owners and teams working in other languages.
Responsive, retina ready interface
The plugin's screens adapt to different devices and display cleanly on high-resolution screens, so checking your site's status on a tablet or laptop works well.
Questions about WP Ultimate Firewall
Can I verify visitors instead of blocking them automatically?
Yes. The plugin lets you choose your prevention method. You can have it block threats automatically, or you can require suspicious users to pass a reCAPTCHA check, which gives real people a way to continue while stopping bots.
What information does the reporting system record?
The admin reporting system tracks IP addresses, login times and records of blocked activity. You can review these logs from the admin panel to see what the firewall has stopped and spot patterns in attempts against your site.
Will it work on a multilingual site?
The plugin is fully translatable and compatible with WPML. That makes it a reasonable fit for sites that run in several languages or for teams who want the plugin's interface in their own language.
What kinds of visitors does the firewall target?
It is built to detect and block fake users, spam users and attacking users in real time. You decide whether those visitors are blocked outright or asked to complete a reCAPTCHA verification.
Is WP Ultimate Firewall free?
The code of WP Ultimate Firewall is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of WP Ultimate Firewall is this?
Version 1.9.0, released Jul 17, 2018. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update WP Ultimate Firewall?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of WP Ultimate Firewall automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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