Wordfence Security vs WPForce Logout
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| Feature | Wordfence Security v9.0.2 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.7/5 Visit Details | WPForce Logout v2.3.0 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.8/5 Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 5M+ | 8,000+ |
| Last updated | September 30, 2026 | June 10, 2026 |
| Editions | Wordfence Security · Wordfence Premium ($) | WPForce Logout · WPForce Logout Pro ($) |
| Pros | 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 | Force logout for all users with one click; Logout for selected users through bulk actions; Online and offline status in the users list; Last login column with sorting, and a WP-CLI logout command |
| Cons | 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 | Does not stop a password attacker from logging in again; Idle timeout, browser-close logout and session expiry are Pro only |
| Mentioned in our posts | 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 | Real-time malware signature and scan frequency options ($), Passkey sign-in, Security audit log ($), WooCommerce customer registration filter | Force logout for all users, Bulk logout of selected users, Online and offline user status, Last login tracking, WP-CLI logout command, Upgrade page under Users |
| Integrations | ||
| E-commerce | WooCommerce | — |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7 | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Phones home | No | Only if you agree |
| External services | noc1.wordfence.com, noc3.wordfence.com, www.wordfence.com, noc4.wordfence.com | api.freemius.com, checkout.freemius.com |