iThemes Security Pro
by iThemes (StellarWP/Liquid Web)
WordPress security plugin with 2FA, brute force protection, and vulnerability scanning
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Our verdict
iThemes Security (now Solid Security) provides WordPress hardening, 2FA, brute force protection, and vulnerability scanning from the StellarWP ecosystem.
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Overall score
Scores are editorial assessments by the Compare Best AI team on a 0–10 scale.
Expert review
CBAI Editorial Team
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iThemes Security (recently rebranded to Solid Security) is a WordPress security plugin from StellarWP. It provides 30+ security hardening features including 2FA, brute force protection, file change detection, and database backups.
How we tested
Days tested
30 days
Tasks evaluated
- ·Hardening setup
- ·2FA testing
- ·Vulnerability scanning
Method
Compared against Wordfence and Sucuri
Reviewer
CBAI Editorial Team
Plans & pricing
Kadence Pro (includes Security)
/year
Creators needing Security + Backups + Shop Kit + Memberships
- Everything in Essentials
- Security firewall, 2FA, virtual patching (Patchstack)
- Daily backups & one-click restore
- Shop Kit for WooCommerce
- Membership levels & subscriptions / content restriction
Kadence Elite (includes Security + Central)
/year
Agencies managing multiple sites
- Everything in Pro including Security
- Kadence Central multi-site management
- White label branding & client portal
- A/B testing & marketing suite tools
Pricing may vary by region. Always verify on the vendor's website.
Feature comparison
| Feature | iThemes Security Pro | Wordfence | Sucuri |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30+ hardening features |
Is it right for you?
Good fit for
WordPress hardening
30+ security hardening measures
Less suited for
Free firewall
Wordfence free has a better firewall
Malware removal
Sucuri for professional cleanup
User reviews
Editorial score
Distribution is estimated from our editorial score. Verified user reviews coming soon.
Use cases
Typical ways teams rely on this tool — from everyday tasks to specialized workflows.
- WordPress security
- Security hardening
- 2FA
- Vulnerability scanning
Integrations
Reported connectors
Apps and services commonly connected out of the box or via official connectors.
- WordPress
- StellarWP ecosystem
Details
Category
Price
- iThemes/Solid Security Pro is no longer sold as a clear standalone Pro checkout in this pass — Kadence Security (firewall/2FA/Patchstack) is Included with Kadence Pro $299/year and Elite $499/year (Essentials $99/year is theme+blocks without Security)
Free version
Best for
- WordPress login and brute-force protection
- Site hardening and security checks
- Monitoring WP security events
Frequently asked questions
iThemes Security Pro
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