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BBQ Pro v3.9.1 - WordPress Web Application Firewall Plugin

Developer: Jeff StarrCategory: WordPress PluginsTrusted with 27 downloadsPro1 favoriteLatest v3.9.1Updated 3w ago

FEATURES BBQ Pro helps keep your WordPress site safe and secure by detecting and blocking bad requests.

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Requires Pro tier or higher

405.4 KB

From $5.99 / year

Install + auto-update on your sitesIncluded in 12-month and Geek Lifetime plans (plus legacy 6-month) - install from wp-admin, up to 25 connected sites.

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FEATURES

BBQ Pro helps keep your WordPress site safe and secure by detecting and blocking bad requests. This helps to conserve precious server resources like memory and bandwidth.BBQ Pro runs silently in the background, checking all incoming traffic and blocking any URI requests that contain nasty stuff like base64_, eval(, .exec(, and other malicious nonsense.

More than 100,000 WordPress users trust the free version of BBQ to help secure their sites. BBQ Pro takes firewall security to the next level with advanced protection and fine-grained control over every detail.

BLOCK BAD QUERIES

BBQ Pro protects your site like a boss:

  • Strong firewall security
  • Plug-n-play functionality
  • No configuration required
  • Fully customizable firewall
  • Lightweight, fast and flexible

SUPER EASY SETTINGS

Enjoy easy-to-use, powerful settings:

  • Option to send email alerts
  • Quickly enable/disable rules
  • Disable BBQ for logged-in users
  • Block excessively long requests
  • Redirect all blocked requests
  • Display a custom message
  • Set your own status code

COMPLETE INLINE DOCS

Get complete information with a click:

  • Documentation on every screen
  • Easy to access from the Help tab
  • Get complete infos, tips, and more
  • Keeps plugin pages nice and tidy

BBQ STATISTICS

Firewall security you can see:

  • Hit counts for every pattern
  • Measure your firewall’s success
  • Fine-tune patterns and rules
  • Dial in the perfect firewall
  • Bar graph of all count data
  • Supports advanced logging

BBQ TOOLS

Brings sweet tools to the barbecue:

  • Reset plugin settings
  • Reset Basic Patterns
  • Reset Advanced Patterns
  • Reset Custom Patterns
  • Reset plugin statistics
  • POWERED BY 6G/7G
  • Advanced firewall technology:
  • Powered by 6G Firewall
  • Powered by 7G Firewall
  • Powered by BBQ (free)
  • Advanced firewall protection
  • Powered by 15+ years of experience
  • CUSTOMIZE EVERYTHING
  • Fine-grained control over everything:
  • Fully customizable firewall
  • Edit any pattern as desired
  • Remove or disable any pattern
  • Add your own custom patterns
  • Whitelist specific IP addresses

ONE-CLICK PATTERN TESTING

Customize, test, and measure:

  • Test each pattern with a click
  • Test links update while typing
  • Visualize blocked requests
  • Customize with confidence
  • Save time and clicks

MORE FEATURES

BBQ Pro:

  • Scans virtually everything »
  • Scans the Request URI
  • Scans the Query String
  • Scans the User Agent
  • Scans the IP Address
  • Scans the Referrer
  • Protects silently
  • Is super blazing fast!
  • Blocks SQL injection attacks
  • Blocks executable file uploads
  • Blocks directory traversal attacks
  • Blocks user-ID phishing
  • Even more reasons »

Recent releases

Release history

View all 4 versions
v3.9.1LatestReview Needed
Aug 19, 2026405.4 KB
* Improves security of License screen * Updates plugin settings page * Improves plugin documentation * Tests on WordPress 7.1
Apr 24, 2026405.4 KB
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* Fixes bug with reset options * Removes `http://` from query string rules * Removes `https://` from query string rules * Adds numerous patterns to firewall rules * Adds note on settings page about [AI Block List](https://plugin-planet.com/bbq-pro-add-ultimate-ai-block-list/) * Updates plugin settings page * Updates Help tab information * Improves readme.txt documentation * Tests on WordPress 7.0 Full changelog @ [https://plugin-planet.com/wp/changelog/bbq-pro.txt](https://plugin-planet.com/wp/changelog/bbq-pro.txt)
v3.8.2
Dec 2, 2025405.8 KB
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* Restores `load_i18n()` * Updates Help tab information * Updates plugin settings page * Improves readme.txt documentation * Generates new language template * Tests on WordPress 6.9 (beta) Full changelog @ [https://plugin-planet.com/wp/changelog/bbq-pro.txt](https://plugin-planet.com/wp/changelog/bbq-pro.txt)

Frequently asked questions

Is BBQ Pro GPL licensed?
Yes, BBQ Pro is distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). You can legally use, modify, and redistribute it on unlimited websites.
What is the latest version of BBQ Pro?
The latest version of BBQ Pro on GPLCoffee is v3.9.1 (released Aug 19, 2026, 405.4 KB download size). Every new release is synced automatically, and subscribers can update directly from their WordPress dashboard with the one-click connector plugin.
How much does BBQ Pro cost on GPLCoffee?
BBQ Pro is available for $5.99 for a 1-year license or $15.99 for a lifetime license. Membership plans also include credit-based access so you can download BBQ Pro along with thousands of other plugins, themes, and PHP scripts for a single subscription.
Which WordPress and PHP versions does BBQ Pro support?
The current release of BBQ Pro requires WordPress 4.7 or higher, tested up to WordPress 7.1, PHP 5.6.20 or higher. Per-release compatibility details are listed in the version history.
Is BBQ Pro safe to download?
Every BBQ Pro release that our scanner can process is checked with VirusTotal before publication. Scan results (including the specific threat report URL when available) are visible on each version page, and releases flagged as malicious are blocked from the catalog.

Auto-updates included

Install it once, update automatically.

The GPLC Connector installs this plugin from your wp-admin and rolls out new versions to your connected sites - up to 25. Included with 12-month and Geek Lifetime plans (plus legacy 6-month).