Hey Sumo-lings 👋

Lars here, founder of WP Security Ninja.

First off - thank you for all the feedback, bug reports, and feature suggestions. Many of the improvements we’ve shipped recently came directly from conversations with Sumo-lings.

Since our last update we’ve released 20+ plugin updates, focusing on stability, performance, and several highly requested features.

🔥 Highlights since our last update

Here are some of the biggest improvements we've shipped recently.

🛡️ Improved malware scanner

The malware scanner has received several upgrades to make it faster and more reliable.

Recent improvements include:

• Faster scans with clearer progress feedback
• Scheduled malware scans running reliably in the background
• Ability to exclude trusted folders to prevent false positives
• Easier scan management and clearer results

🔐 Stronger firewall protection

We’ve continued strengthening the firewall to stop real-world attack patterns.

Recent additions include:

• 404 Guard - automatically blocks visitors generating suspicious 404 activity
• WooCommerce protection - protects checkout, add-to-cart, and coupon forms from abuse
• Improved handling of social media crawlers and preview bots
• More reliable IP banning and automatic cleanup of expired bans

👀 Better security visibility

Understanding what’s happening on your website is just as important as blocking attacks.

Recent improvements include:

• Improved visitor logs with country detection
• Better event logging and reporting
• Printable Core Scanner security reports for audits or documentation

⚙️ Stability improvements

We’ve also spent a lot of time improving reliability across thousands of different hosting environments.

Recent fixes and improvements include:

• 2FA login handling improvements
• firewall edge-case fixes
• REST API compatibility improvements
• plugin conflict fixes
• reduced memory usage and faster vulnerability scanning

These improvements may not always be flashy - but they make WP Security Ninja far more stable in real-world deployments.

🔧 MainWP Integration Improvements

For agencies and developers managing multiple sites, we’ve also made several improvements to our MainWP extension.

Recent updates include:

• Run All Security Scans - trigger a full scan (Security Tests, Core Scanner, and Malware Scanner) directly from your MainWP dashboard
• Cleaner and more responsive layout to quickly review security status across sites
• New force database table creation tool for resolving incomplete installations remotely
• Various compatibility fixes and improvements for better stability with 2FA and other plugins

These improvements make it easier for agencies to monitor and manage security across multiple WordPress sites from one place.

🆓 Improvements to the free version

We’ve also invested heavily in improving the free version to help protect more WordPress sites.

Recent additions include:

• Firewall powered by the well-known 8G Firewall
• Event logging and monitoring
• improved security testing framework

Growing the free ecosystem ultimately benefits everyone - including Pro users.

🤖 What we’re working on now

We’re currently preparing an AI-assisted security advisor inside WP Security Ninja.

The goal is to help users quickly understand what they need and can do to improve their website security. What are easy fast changes and which things should be more carefully implemented.

This feature will rely on new capabilities coming with WordPress 7, which is expected soon - April 2026.

More details soon 🙂

💬 Quick question for you

What feature would make WP Security Ninja even more useful for you?

We read every comment and many features start directly from Sumo-ling feedback or our roadmap https://securityninja.productlift.dev/

🙏 Thank you

WP Security Ninja has been around since 2011, and the goal has always been simple:

Make WordPress security powerful, but easy to use.

Thank you for being part of the journey and helping shape the plugin.

Lars Koudal

⭐ If you're enjoying WP Security Ninja, please consider leaving a review — it really helps us continue improving the product for everyone.

Hello Sumo-lings 👋

First off, a big thank you to everyone who’s reported bugs and shared feedback. Your input helps us catch issues and make Security Ninja better for everyone.

We’ve rolled out several important fixes in this update:

• Enhanced REST API protection so legitimate API calls aren’t blocked.
• Fixed rare cases where firewall settings could randomly deactivate.
• The change login URL feature now saves its state properly.
• The dashboard widget is now more useful and easier to read.
• Firewall settings load faster, with a cleaner structure behind the scenes.

For WooCommerce store owners, we’ve made it even easier to get protected! WooCommerce security is now included in the setup wizard for new installs. And with automated attacks on checkouts and coupon forms on the rise, these new features are more important than ever.

Here’s what’s new:

• 404 Guard: Automatically blocks visitors who trigger too many 404 errors. Fine-tune it under Firewall > 404 Guard. Details: https://wpsecurityninja.com/docs/firewall/404-guard/
• WooCommerce Protection: A dedicated Firewall tab for WooCommerce, with rate limiting for checkout and add-to-cart, plus brute force protection for coupon codes. This helps stop bots from abusing your store and keeps your revenue safe. More info: https://wpsecurityninja.com/docs/firewall/woocommerce-rate-coupon-protection/
• Manual Vulnerability Scans: Run a scan anytime with the new button.
• Improved Test Interface: Color-coded highlights and clearer icons make it easier to spot changes at a glance.

We’re grateful for your help in finding bugs and suggesting improvements. Update your plugin, try out the new features, and let us know what you think!

👋 Hi Sumo-lings! Lars Koudal here, owner of WP Security Ninja. We are absolutely thrilled to be back with the AppSumo family! Your support the first time around was incredible, and we’ve been hard at work ever since, listening to your feedback and making WP Security Ninja even better for all Sumo-lings - old and new.

🚀 About Us

Since our last launch, WP Security Ninja has undergone a massive transformation, thanks in large part to your invaluable input. We’ve squashed tons of bugs, refined the product, and expanded our team to include a dedicated member focused on content creation, marketing, and support.

🔐 Why We Built It

We still believe that website security shouldn't be a hassle. WordPress security should be easy and effective. That's why we’ve completely revamped the interface to bring you a modern, intuitive, and user-friendly experience. Securing your website has never been simpler!

📚 What Makes Us Special

It’s not just about security; it’s about making your life easier. We’ve created easy and quick video tutorials and expanded our documentation to ensure you have all the resources you need at your fingertips. Plus, for users with 20 or more website licenses, we still offer whitelabeling, allowing you to tailor WP Security Ninja to your brand.

🎯 Key Features & Value

• Thwart malicious attempts by hackers and spammers daily

• User-friendly install wizard and import/export settings

• Easy and quick video tutorials and extensive documentation

• Whitelabeling for users with 20 or more website licenses

• Modern and intuitive UI for a seamless experience

🚀 Exciting Future Ahead

We’re using your feedback and our roadmap as our guide. We’re working on making our free version more attractive and feature-rich to grow our user base. We’re also deepening our MainWP integration and adding ReCaptcha functionality. Plus, we’re hard at work on some exciting new features, including an automated malware scanner, site email notifications on hack attempts, temporary access functionality, and improved firewall IP handling. Check out our roadmap for all upcoming plans.

With WP Security Ninja, you can protect your website and your livelihood, allowing you to focus on what truly matters - your business. Join us as we continue to make WordPress security simple, effective, and accessible to everyone.

What is your team size?

1

Are you funded or bootstrapped?

Bootstrapped

What 3rd party tools is your product critically dependent on?

WordPress. Digital Ocean handles the API endpoints. (The API can fail and your plugin will still work though).

What’s the origin of the idea for your product?

The idea for WP Security Ninja originated from a desire to address the widespread issue of website security vulnerabilities in the WordPress ecosystem. I experienced firsthand the challenges of securing our own websites as well as customers against hackers and spammers. This fueled a curiosity and passion that ended up taking over an existing product and shaping it into a powerful, yet easy to use solution.

WP Security Ninja enables website owners to focus on their core activities without worrying about security threats. We are dedicated to continuously improving WP Security Ninja to ensure that it remains at the forefront of website security solutions.

What problem is your product solving and how?

Our product, WP Security Ninja, solves the critical problem of website vulnerability by providing robust security solutions for WordPress users.

With a focus on ease of use and comprehensive protection, WP Security Ninja sets itself apart by offering a user-friendly interface combined with advanced security features. Unlike other solutions in the space, WP Security Ninja prioritizes simplicity without compromising on effectiveness, making it the easy choice for website security.

What’s the #1 thing you’re looking to gain from the AppSumo campaign?

Virality and new users.

What are your plans with the customers, cash, and learnings from the AppSumo campaign?

Improve the product through feedback and invest in expanding the team.

Any details to clarify about the deal?

All details should be clearly explained, and if not - feel free to ask!

👋 Hi Sumo-lings! Lars Koudal here, owner of WP Security Ninja. We are thrilled to become part of the AppSumo family. With WP Security Ninja, you get the best of both worlds – an intuitive interface that makes website security a breeze, and a robust set of features to keep your website protected.

🚀 About Us

Since its inception in 2011, WP Security Ninja has undergone continuous enhancements. We've introduced a many features aimed at fortifying your website's defenses. Our solutions successfully thwart thousands of malicious attempts by hackers and spammers on a daily basis

🔐 Why We Built It

We believe website security shouldn't be a hassle. WordPress Security should be easy. That's why we've worked hard to ensure that using WP Security Ninja is seamless, without compromising on customization options. Our user-friendly install wizard and import/export settings feature make securing your website effortless.

📚 What Makes Us Special

It's not just about security; it's about user experience too. With our extensive documentation, everything you need to know about WP Security Ninja is just a click away. Plus, for users with 20 or more website licenses, we offer whitelabeling, allowing you to tailor WP Security Ninja to your brand.

🎯 Key Features & Value

Thwart malicious attempts by hackers and spammers daily

User-friendly install wizard and import/export settings

Extensive documentation with over 150 articles

Whitelabeling for users with 20 or more website licenses

🚀 Exciting Future Ahead

Join us as we redefine the standard for website security. Check out our roadmap to see where we're headed. 

With WP Security Ninja by your side, your website will be shielded from threats, allowing you to focus on what truly matters – your business.