WP Security Ninja

Hey Sumo-lings,

Lars here, founder of WP Security Ninja.

Our time on AppSumo is coming to an end, at least for now, and I wanted to personally thank everyone who joined us.

Your questions, reviews, bug reports, and feature requests have helped make WP Security Ninja better. Many improvements we shipped during this campaign started with feedback from AppSumo customers.

In recent months, we have released dozens of updates. These included:

• The new AI Security Advisor and improved security overview

• Better Core Scanner and Malware Scanner results

• Faster firewall checks with lower database and server overhead

• Improved visitor IP detection for Cloudflare and proxy setups

• Stronger MainWP controls for managing multiple sites

• Continued improvements to 2FA, vulnerability scanning, translations, compatibility, and everyday reliability

Some releases introduced visible new features. Others fixed uncommon problems found on real WordPress sites. Both matter. Security software needs regular maintenance, careful testing, and a team that listens when something is not working as expected.

WP Security Ninja has been developed and supported since 2011. We are bootstrapped, independent, and here for the long term. AppSumo customers will continue to receive the updates and support included with their licenses after the campaign ends.

I do not currently know if or when WP Security Ninja will return to AppSumo. If you have been considering the deal, this is the final opportunity to get it under the current AppSumo offer.

To everyone who already joined us: thank you for trusting WP Security Ninja with your websites and your clients’ websites. Please keep sending us your feedback. The AppSumo campaign may be ending, but we will keep improving the product.

Lars Koudal
Founder, WP Security Ninja

Hey Sumo-lings,

Lars here, founder of WP Security Ninja.

I wanted to share a quick update because one of the features we previously mentioned is now available: the AI Security Advisor.

A big part of WP Security Ninja has always been helping you find security problems on your WordPress site. But finding problems is only half the job. The next question is usually:

What should I actually do first?

That is exactly what the AI Security Advisor is designed to help with.

Instead of forcing you to dig through multiple scan reports, security test results, vulnerability warnings, and technical details, the advisor helps turn the information into a clearer summary of what is happening on your site and what deserves attention.

It is not meant to replace good judgment, and it does not magically make every decision for you. The goal is more practical than that:

Help you understand your WordPress security status faster, with clearer explanations and better next steps.

This is another example of how WP Security Ninja has continued to improve based on feedback from AppSumo users. Since coming back to AppSumo, we have shipped many updates, fixes, interface improvements, scanner improvements, firewall improvements, and usability changes.

Thank you to everyone who has reported issues, asked questions, left reviews, and pushed us to make the plugin better.

Please try the AI Security Advisor and let me know what you think.

What would make it more useful for you?

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.