iThemes Security (formerly Better WP Security) WordPress Plugin
Protect your WordPress site by hiding vital areas of your site, protecting access to important files, preventing brute-force login attempts, detecting
iThemes Security (formerly Better WP Security), #1 WordPress Security Plugin
iThemes Security (formerly Better WP Security) gives you over 30+ ways to secure and protect your WordPress site. On average, 30,000 new websites are hacked each day. WordPress sites can be an easy target for attacks because of plugin vulnerabilities, weak passwords and obsolete software.
Most WordPress admins don't know they're vulnerable, but iThemes Security works to fix common holes, stop automated attacks and strengthen user credentials. With one-click activation for most features, as well as advanced features for experienced users, iThemes Security can help protect any WordPress site.
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Usage of iThemes Security (formerly Better WP Security) over time
June 2023 — July 2024Between June 2023 and July 2024 the number of sites running this plugin went from 797 to 840 — up 43 (+5.4%).
| Month | Sites | Change |
|---|---|---|
| July 2024 | 840 | -30 |
| June 2024 | 870 | +17 |
| May 2024 | 853 | +32 |
| April 2024 | 821 | +44 |
| March 2024 | 777 | +4 |
| February 2024 | 773 | -24 |
| January 2024 | 797 | +19 |
| December 2023 | 778 | +43 |
| November 2023 | 735 | +21 |
| October 2023 | 714 | -23 |
| September 2023 | 737 | -33 |
| August 2023 | 770 | -17 |
| July 2023 | 787 | -10 |
| June 2023 | 797 | — |
Themes used with iThemes Security (formerly Better WP Security)
Detected most often on sites that run this plugin.
| # | Theme |
|---|---|
| 1 | Divi |
| 2 | Genesis |
| 3 | Avada |
| 4 | Enfold |
| 5 | Avada-child-theme |
| 6 | Betheme |
| 7 | X |
| 8 | Canvas |
| 9 | Divi-child |
| 10 | Twentythirteen |
| 11 | Enfold-child |
| 12 | Bridge |
| 13 | Dt-the7 |
| 14 | U-design |
| 15 | Betheme-child |
| 16 | Flatsome-child |
| 17 | Flatsome |
| 18 | Extra |
| 19 | Salient |
| 20 | X-child |
Sites running iThemes Security (formerly Better WP Security)
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