Use a WordPress Security Plugin
Posted: Wed Feb 19, 2025 7:21 am
There is no shortage of plugins designed to improve the security of WordPress websites .
The problem is that many of them cause site performance issues. That’s why we’ve banned some of them from Kinsta sites .
If you're hosted at Kinsta, our free hack patches and built-in security features in the MyKinsta dashboard mean you don't need any third-party security tools.
But for site owners who use other hosting services and might azerbaijan phone number data want to use a WordPress plugin, we recommend two in particular: Sucuri or Wordfence .
Monitoring Google Search Console
Site owners using Google Search Console should receive email alerts about security issues, but it doesn't hurt to check back from time to time.
Additionally, Search Console has many other features that your site's performance and search engine optimization. Keeping an eye on this tool can only make your website better.
Restrict Access
A surprising number of hackers gain access to your website in an easy way: They use your password .
Be careful who has your site's login credentials. Make sure everyone on your team follows best practices, such as using a password manager , and knows how to avoid scams like phishing emails.
The problem is that many of them cause site performance issues. That’s why we’ve banned some of them from Kinsta sites .
If you're hosted at Kinsta, our free hack patches and built-in security features in the MyKinsta dashboard mean you don't need any third-party security tools.
But for site owners who use other hosting services and might azerbaijan phone number data want to use a WordPress plugin, we recommend two in particular: Sucuri or Wordfence .
Monitoring Google Search Console
Site owners using Google Search Console should receive email alerts about security issues, but it doesn't hurt to check back from time to time.
Additionally, Search Console has many other features that your site's performance and search engine optimization. Keeping an eye on this tool can only make your website better.
Restrict Access
A surprising number of hackers gain access to your website in an easy way: They use your password .
Be careful who has your site's login credentials. Make sure everyone on your team follows best practices, such as using a password manager , and knows how to avoid scams like phishing emails.