Both versions protect your WordPress site. Pro adds advanced firewall, malware scanning, 2FA, vulnerability detection, and comprehensive monitoring.
The free version provides essential security hardening and brute force protection. GuardPress Pro adds proactive defense with a real-time firewall, malware detection, two-factor authentication, and detailed activity logging.
| Feature | Free | Premium Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Protection & Prevention | ||
| Web Application Firewall (WAF) Blocks SQL injection, XSS, and OWASP Top 10 attacks | ||
| IP Blocking & Whitelisting Block or allow specific IP addresses | ||
| Country Blocking Block traffic from specific countries | ||
| Rate Limiting | ||
| Bot Protection Detect and block malicious bots | ||
| Real-Time Threat Intelligence Global threat database updated in real-time | ||
| Detection & Scanning | ||
| Malware Scanner Deep scans for hidden malware and backdoors | ||
| Vulnerability Scanner (CVE Database) Check plugins/themes against CVE database | ||
| File Integrity Monitoring Detect unauthorized file changes | ||
| Scheduled Automatic Scans Run scans daily, weekly, or monthly | ||
| Database Security Check | ||
| Authentication & Access | ||
| Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) TOTP-based 2FA for all user roles | ||
| Brute Force Protection | ||
| CAPTCHA Integration | ||
| Login URL Hiding Change wp-admin and wp-login.php URLs | ||
| Session Management View and terminate active sessions | ||
| Monitoring & Alerts | ||
| Activity Logging Complete audit trail of all actions | ||
| Uptime Monitoring Get alerted when your site goes down | ||
| Email Security Alerts | Basic | Advanced |
| Dashboard Widget | ||
| Attack Statistics & Reports Detailed reports on blocked attacks | ||
| WordPress Hardening | ||
| Security Headers Add X-XSS-Protection, CSP, and more | ||
| XML-RPC Protection | ||
| REST API Control | ||
| File Editor Disabling | ||
| Compatibility & Support | ||
| Multisite Support | ||
| WooCommerce Compatible | ||
| Automatic Updates | ||
| Priority Support Fast, dedicated support from our team | ||
Real-time protection against SQL injection, XSS, and other OWASP Top 10 attacks. Blocks malicious requests before they reach WordPress.
Deep scans detect hidden malware, backdoors, and suspicious code patterns. Get alerts when files are modified or infected.
TOTP-based 2FA adds a second layer of protection. Even if passwords are compromised, accounts stay secure.
Checks plugins and themes against CVE databases. Get alerted about known vulnerabilities before hackers exploit them.
Complete audit trail of all user actions, login attempts, and plugin changes. Know exactly what happened and when.
Get alerted instantly when your site goes down. Know about outages before your visitors do and respond quickly.
Absolutely! Your existing settings are preserved when you upgrade. Simply install Pro over Free and enter your license key.
Yes! Pro includes everything in Free plus advanced features like the firewall, malware scanner, 2FA, vulnerability detection, and more.
No. GuardPress's firewall is optimized for performance, using efficient rule matching and caching. Most sites see no measurable impact.
You lose access to updates, support, and Pro features. Your site remains protected with current rules, but new threats won't be blocked.
No! GuardPress Free is fully functional with no expiration. Use it as long as you want - we hope you'll love it enough to upgrade.
Not at all. Pro features are designed to work out of the box with sensible defaults. Advanced users can customize everything.
Get complete protection with firewall, malware scanning, 2FA, and comprehensive monitoring.