Hide My WP Ghost vs Security Ninja

Hide My WP Ghost is a WordPress security plugin for self-hosted and web use. The maker says it has been renamed WP Ghost while keeping the same security engine, team and features. It can change login and admin URLs and hide common paths without altering WordPress files or directories. Listed protections include brute-force defense, two-factor authentication, XML-RPC controls, IP allowlists and blocklists, security checks, API protection and bot management. The free plan includes basic path security, 7G and 8G firewall, two-factor authentication with code, email and passkeys, a threats log and one-click presets. The plugin supports WordPress Multisite on subdirectories and subdomains and is listed as compatible with integrations including Wordfence, Sucuri, WPML and WP Rocket. The maker says setup takes less than five minutes without coding. Plans range from free to paid website bundles, with paid plans including priority email support and logs retained for 30 days.

Security Ninja is a WordPress security plugin for site owners, freelancers, and agencies. It is designed to block bad traffic, strengthen logins, find malware and vulnerabilities, and send alerts. The free plan includes basic firewall rules, more than 50 security tests with repair guidance, vulnerability and WordPress core scanners, a basic event logger, and an install wizard. The core scanner checks WordPress core files against official originals. Pro adds a cloud firewall with country blocking and custom IP rules, a malware scanner for suspicious code, and login controls including failed-login limits, a custom login URL, and two-factor authentication by authenticator app or email code. Pro can send selected security events through webhooks to Slack, Discord, Zapier, or a custom HTTPS endpoint. It also adds WooCommerce protections against coupon guessing, checkout spam, and repeated store login attempts. White-label branding is included with licenses for 25 or more sites, and the product supports MainWP workflows. The 14-day Pro trial requires a card or PayPal and must be cancelled before it ends to avoid payment. Pro is a plugin license and toolkit, not a managed cleanup service. The free plan costs nothing; Pro starts at $119 a year for one site.