SSL Insecure Content Fixer vs Wordfence Security
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| Feature | SSL Insecure Content Fixer v2.7.2 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free · ★ 4.8/5 Visit Details | Wordfence Security v9.0.2 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.7/5 Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 100,000+ | 5M+ |
| Last updated | September 6, 2026 | September 30, 2026 |
| Editions | SSL Insecure Content Fixer | Wordfence Security · Wordfence Premium ($) |
| Pros | Graded fix levels, from simple to widget-wide; Built-in tests that check HTTPS detection behind proxies; Network settings page for multisite installs | Firewall, malware scanner, 2FA and passkey login in the free version; Scanner checks core, theme and plugin files against WordPress.org; Dashboard for scan results, blocking and login settings |
| Cons | Rewrites output at runtime rather than fixing stored URLs; Hard-coded http assets in theme or plugin files need manual fixes; Stronger fix levels add some page processing cost | Free version receives firewall and malware signature updates 30 days late; Audit log and real-time threat updates need Premium; Scans and firewall add work on the server |
| Mentioned in our posts | 1 | 3 |
| Features (Security plugins checklist) | ||
| Firewall | — | Yes |
| Malware scan | — | Yes |
| Login protection | — | Yes |
| Two-factor login | — | Yes |
| Activity log | — | Paid |
| Free version | — | Yes |
| More features | ||
| Other features | Off, simple, content and widget fix levels, Rewrites script and style URLs to https, Filters post content, avatars and widget text, Rewrites uploads directory and attachment URLs, HTTPS detection settings for proxies and load balancers, Diagnostic tests for remaining insecure content, Network admin settings page for multisite | Real-time malware signature and scan frequency options ($), Passkey sign-in, Security audit log ($), WooCommerce customer registration filter |
| Integrations | ||
| E-commerce | WooCommerce | WooCommerce |
| Plugins | Gravity Forms | — |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0 | 4.7 |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 | 7.0 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Phones home | No | No |
| External services | — | noc1.wordfence.com, noc3.wordfence.com, www.wordfence.com, noc4.wordfence.com |