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Top Defender Security alternatives & why users leave

Here is what its unhappy users complain about, and the closest products that do the same job.

01Why users leave Defender Security

Bugs/Reliability
64%
UX
27%
Pricing
9%
“Failed to find malware on a test site with actual malware.” source ↗

02The alternatives

  1. 1. Wordfence SecurityWordPress plugin

    Firewall, Malware Scanner, Two Factor Auth, and Comprehensive Security Features, powered by our 24-hour team. Make security a priority with…

    ★ 4.7 (5,038)5M+ active installsMRR —opportunity —
  2. 2. All-In-One SecurityWordPress plugin

    Protect your WordPress site with All-In-One Security (AIOS): easy-to-use login security, a powerful firewall, and much more.

    ★ 4.7 (1,718)1M+ active installsMRR —opportunity —
  3. 3. Shield SecurityWordPress plugin

    Smart WordPress security that blocks bots automatically, guides you to what matters, and repairs problems — without drowning you in noise.

    ★ 4.8 (1,039)30k+ active installsMRR —opportunity —
  4. 4. Kadence SecurityWordPress plugin

    Harden your site security with Login Security, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Vulnerability Scanner, Firewall, and more. Formerly iThemes…

    ★ 4.6 (3,992)700k+ active installsMRR —opportunity —
  5. 5. VigilantWordPress plugin

    Premium WordPress Security - 100% FREE: Firewall, 2FA, Security Headers, Login and Malware Protection, File Monitor, Security Audit & more

    ★ 5.0 (24)3k+ active installsMRR —opportunity —
  6. 6. Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware…WordPress plugin

    Protect WordPress from malware, hackers, brute-force attacks & suspicious traffic. Includes firewall, login security, 2FA & vulnerability…

    ★ 4.8 (396)40k+ active installsMRR —opportunity —
  7. 7. MalCare WordPress Security PluginWordPress plugin

    Get Bulletproof Security for your WordPress site. WordPress security plugin packed with comprehensive Firewall, malware scanner, cleaner…

    ★ 4.4 (558)100k+ active installsMRR —opportunity —
  8. 8. BulletProof SecurityWordPress plugin

    WordPress Security Protection: Malware scanner, Firewall, Login Security, DB Backup, Anti-Spam...

    ★ 4.8 (674)20k+ active installsMRR —opportunity —

03People asking for an alternative to Defender Security

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