25 WP Security Enhancements

Keeping your WordPress site secure is crucial. Here’s a checklist of 25 things you can do to enhance your site’s safety.

Keep WordPress Updated: Regularly update WordPress to the latest version. Read More

Use Strong Passwords: Ensure your admin, users, and database have complex, strong passwords. Read More
Limit Login Attempts: Prevent brute force attacks by limiting failed login attempts.
Use Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Add an extra layer of security for logins.
Change the Default “admin” Username: Use a custom admin username.
Install a Security Plugin: Use plugins like Wordfence or Sucuri to monitor and protect your site.
Backup Regularly: Automate regular backups using plugins like UpdraftPlus.
Use SSL Certificates: Ensure data transfer is encrypted with an SSL certificate (HTTPS).
Disable File Editing: Prevent theme and plugin file edits from the WordPress dashboard.
Use a Secure Hosting Provider: Choose a host with strong security measures.
Update Themes and Plugins: Keep all installed themes and plugins up to date.
Remove Unused Themes and Plugins: Delete any inactive or unused themes/plugins.
Change WordPress Database Prefix: Use a custom database table prefix instead of the default wp_.
Set Strong Permissions: Ensure files have the correct permissions (755 for directories, 644 for files).
Scan Your Website: Regularly scan for malware with security plugins.
Disable XML-RPC: Prevent hackers from using this feature to attack your site.
Hide WordPress Version Number: Keep your WordPress version hidden to avoid targeted attacks.
Use a Web Application Firewall (WAF): Add a firewall to block malicious traffic.
Disable Directory Indexing: Prevent hackers from accessing your file directories.
Use CAPTCHA on Forms: Add CAPTCHA to your login page and contact forms to stop bots.
Monitor User Activity: Track user activity to detect any suspicious behavior.
Enable Logging: Keep logs of login attempts and security activities for monitoring.
Disable PHP Execution in Certain Folders: Prevent PHP files from running in /uploads/ and /wp-content/.
Implement HTTP Security Headers: Add security headers to your site to prevent attacks like XSS.
Regularly Review Security Settings: Conduct periodic audits of your site’s security measures.

These steps will help keep your WordPress site safe from common vulnerabilities and attacks.