RSFirewall!

79 Quality Score

Active Installs

16/30

4,000 active installs is a very small footprint for a security plugin, capped well below the leading alternatives despite the maximum numeric score relative to the rubric's lower bar.

Update Freshness

25/25

Updated July 2026 and tested against WordPress 7.0.1 shows the developer is actively maintaining compatibility with the latest core releases.

User Rating

15/15

Only 5 ratings produced the perfect 100, so the score is statistically thin and not yet a reliable signal of broad user satisfaction.

Support Health

8/15

Zero support threads opened and zero resolved means we cannot confirm the developer responds to WordPress-specific issues at all.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Requires PHP 5.4 and WordPress 4.5.15 minimum, and is verified against 7.0.1, giving it an unusually wide compatibility range that will run on most hosts.

Scores higher than 69% of indexed plugins

About

Based on the success of the most popular firewall for Joomla!, RSFirewall! is now available to protect your WordPress website as well.

Active Installs 4k+

Rating ★★★★★ 5/5

Last Updated 2026-09-24 8:10am GMT

Requires WordPress 4.5.15+

Tested Up To 7.1.2

Requires PHP 5.4+

Security History

3 known vulnerabilities, all patched

1 High 2 Medium

Most recent: March 23, 2026

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What It Does

RSFirewall! is a security plugin that brings Joomla-era firewall logic into WordPress, scanning your site for malware, hardening configuration, and filtering malicious requests at the application layer. It bundles core functions like a malware scanner, web application firewall rules, and system checks to identify vulnerabilities in your WordPress install, themes, and plugins.

Who It's For

This plugin suits site owners already familiar with the RSFirewall! ecosystem from Joomla who want a consistent security tool across both platforms, or smaller WordPress sites needing a single combined scanner and firewall. It also fits admins who prioritize low-overhead, modular security rules over the breadth of a larger suite.

Who Should Skip It

If you run a high-traffic or business-critical WordPress site, or you have no prior exposure to the RSJoomla product line, you should skip this plugin given its very small install base and unproven support track record in the WordPress community.

The Bottom Line

RSFirewall! delivers competent maintenance and broad compatibility on paper, but the 4,000 installs, 5 ratings, and zero support threads make it a hard sell against Wordfence, AIOS, and the other established alternatives. The 78.63/100 overall quality score reflects those reach and support gaps more than any technical fault. Only consider it if you have a specific reason to standardize on RSJoomla tools or want a lightweight alternative you can test yourself.

Pick this if your main concern is SSL/HTTPS enforcement and lightweight hardening rather than malware scanning and firewall rules.

Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security 97/100

Pick Wordfence if you want a firewall paired with a massive threat intelligence feed, a large active install base, and well-documented support.

Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth 94/100

Pick Jetpack when you need security bundled with backups, uptime monitoring, and performance tools from a single Automattix-backed plugin.

All-In-One Security (AIOS) – Security and Firewall 91/100

Pick AIOS if you want a free, feature-rich firewall with login protection, database backups, and content security, backed by a much larger community.

Safe SVG 89/100

Pick Safe SVG only as a complement if your site specifically needs SVG sanitization rather than a full security suite.