What You’ll Learn
- Available security add-ons for vulnerability detection and monitoring
- Third-party security plugin integrations (Wordfence, Sucuri, Jetpack)
- Activity logging and access control add-ons
- Visual regression testing to detect unauthorized changes
Security add-ons help you protect your WordPress network from vulnerabilities and threats. Scan for security issues, monitor activity, and integrate with popular security plugins to maintain a secure environment across all your managed sites.
Available Add-ons
Vulnerability Checker
Scan plugins and themes for known vulnerabilities. Uses WPScan and NVD databases to identify security risks.
Dashboard Lock
Restrict access to your MainWP Dashboard. Enable IP restrictions, HTTP authentication, and additional security layers.
Wordfence
Manage Wordfence security across your network. View scan results, manage firewall settings, and monitor threats.
Sucuri
Integration with Sucuri security plugin. Monitor security status and manage hardening settings network-wide.
Solid Security
Manage Solid Security (formerly iThemes Security) settings. Control security features across all connected sites.
Jetpack Protect
Monitor Jetpack Protect status across your network. View vulnerability scan results and security recommendations.
Jetpack Scan
Manage Jetpack Scan malware scanning. Monitor scan status and threats across all your managed sites.
Virusdie
Integration with Virusdie security service. Manage malware scanning and cleanup from your Dashboard.
Patchstack
Monitor Patchstack vulnerability alerts. Stay informed about security issues affecting your plugins and themes.
AAM
Manage Advanced Access Manager settings. Control user roles and permissions across your network.
Security Ninja
Integration with Security Ninja plugin. Run security tests and monitor vulnerabilities network-wide.
WP Activity Log
Monitor user activity across your sites. Track changes, logins, and actions for security and compliance.
Regression Testing
Visual regression testing for your sites. Detect unintended visual changes after updates or modifications.
Dashboard Insights
Security insights and recommendations for your Dashboard. Get actionable advice to improve security posture.
Most security add-ons require the corresponding security plugin to be installed on your child sites. Check individual add-on documentation for specific requirements.
Related Resources
- Add-ons Overview - Browse all available add-ons
- Vulnerability Checker Extension - Scan for known vulnerabilities
- How Secure is MainWP - Security architecture overview