Iron Security
Iron Security is the ultimate WordPress security plugin built to secure and harden your website with essential protection features. Whether you’re a blogger, business owner, or developer, Iron Security helps keep your site safe from attacks and unauthorized access.
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Key Features
General Hardening
- Disable XML-RPC API
- Disable REST API
- Hide WordPress version
- Block AI crawlers from crawling your website
- Disable file editor
- Enable plugin & core auto-updates
Login & Authentication Security
- Custom admin area URL
- Limit login attempts & Lockout User From Authentications
- Limit the number of administrators
- Session timeout for idle users
- Change default Admin ID
- Block user enumeration
Files & Directory Protection
- Block PHP file uploads
- Prevent direct file access
HTTP Security Headers
- X-Content-Type-Options
- X-Frame-Options
- X-XSS-Protection
- Strict-Transport-Security (HSTS)
- Referrer-Policy
- Content-Security-Policy (CSP)
- Permissions-Policy
Easy to Use
- Clean and intuitive admin panel
- Lightweight and optimized for performance
- Compatible with major themes and plugins
Iron Security
Compatable with Your Favorite WordPress Themes & Plugins
Our plugin is compatible with your favorite WordPress themes and plugins. We hope you enjoy using it as much as we enjoy helping people be successful with their websites!
Frequently Asked Questions
Have you got a question about Iron Security? Check out some of the most popular questions and answers below.
Iron Security is designed to be lightweight, fast, and focused on practical features that matter most for securing your WordPress site.
Yes! Iron Security comes with an intuitive dashboard and clear explanations for each option. Whether you’re a WordPress beginner or an experienced developer, you’ll find it easy to use and configure.
Changing the default /wp-admin or /wp-login.php URL makes it harder for bots and attackers to find your login page, reducing brute force attempts. You can set your own unique login slug in a few clicks from the plugin settings.
If a user exceeds the allowed number of login attempts, their IP will be temporarily blocked based on your configured lockout settings. You can customize the number of allowed attempts, lockout duration, and view attempt logs.
By default, WordPress assigns user ID 1 to the first admin account — a known vulnerability targeted by bots. Iron Security lets you assign a different ID to your admin account, making it harder to guess and exploit.
Yes, you can optionally disable XML-RPC and REST API — two common attack vectors. XML-RPC is often used in DDoS and brute force attacks, while REST API may expose user data. Disabling them improves security, especially if you don’t use them.
HTTP security headers like X-Frame-Options, Content-Security-Policy, and Strict-Transport-Security provide an extra layer of browser-based protection. They help prevent XSS, clickjacking, and other code injection attacks. Iron Security lets you enable them easily from the dashboard.
Not at all. The plugin is built to be lightweight and uses efficient code practices. It doesn’t run background scans or heavy processes, so your site’s performance remains unaffected.
Absolutely. Iron Security is fully compatible with WooCommerce and protects your login area, admin panel, and core files without affecting your store’s functionality.
You can submit issues or ask for help via the support forum on WordPress.org or by contacting us directly at https://wpiron.com.
We actively maintain and improve Iron Security. You can expect regular updates for new features, security patches, and WordPress compatibility improvements.
