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Defender Pro v6.2.4 - WordPress Security Protection

Developer: WPMU DEVCategory: WordPress PluginsTrusted with 314 downloadsPro3 favoritesLatest v6.2.4Updated 1w ago

Get regular security scans, vulnerability reports, safety recommendations and customized hardening for your site in just a few clicks.

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Recent releases

Release history

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v6.2.4LatestVerified Safe
Sep 2, 20265.6 MB
Fixed
  • Username does not appear in some Audit Log events
  • Audit module stores un-interpolated {{user_login}} in some logs
  • Minor improvements in vulnerability detection
Aug 31, 20265.6 MB
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Added
  • Improved Audit Log UI across Dashboard and Audit Log pages
  • Added a "Save your API keys to load" preview state for Bot Protection CAPTCHA settings
  • Updated the event type label in the detailed Audit Log view from 'Content' to 'Context'
Fixed
  • Resolved an issue where audit log events from multi-event requests were not synchronizing to the Hub
  • Fixed a UI layout issue when editing Nginx configuration under Hardening > Prevent Information Disclosure
  • Addressed a deprecation notice for Webauthn::verify_response()
  • Fixed a visual bug where the "Learn how we detect your IP" link overlapped the background border at 1280px screen widths
  • Minor code improvements
Aug 19, 20265.6 MB
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Added
  • Audit Log for Free Hub and WP.org users
  • Compatibility with WordPress 7.1
  • Replace PHP-DI third-party package with custom lightweight DI Container
  • Display the Audit Log Storage retention setting
  • Handle UI state when all scan types are disabled on the Settings page
  • Update WPMU DEV domain in Audit service codebase
  • Validate secret-key API response before writing to wp-config.php
  • Improve toast message when attempting to disable the last enabled Malware Scan type
  • Remove dash-notice submodule
  • Ensure all scan status messages are displayed during scan progress
  • Improving user communication while the site is connecting to the Hub
Fixed
  • Clicking on 'View Logs' link does not filter Firewall Logs after the redirect
  • Security improvements on Hub-Connector (props: Jakub Herman)
  • Prevent adding duplicate recipient email addresses in Reports and Alerts
  • Changing the default report template should not affect existing recipient(s) preferences
  • Fix responsive layout issues on Dashboard, Two-Factor Auth and Other Settings plugin pages
  • Reverting to Defender 5 causes JavaScript errors on the Notifications page
  • Recipients don't receive email for all types of 'Firewall Alert' when a firewall lockout is enabled and triggered for XSS, Fake Bot, or 'Non-installed plugin lockout'
  • Logs are displayed without timezone on Audit and Firewall log pages
  • Improve Malware Alert and Report flow for 'always_send' and 'error_send' params
  • Email notifications title issue with apostrophes
  • The scheduled time notice does not show after the Free upgrade
  • Defender Welcome Modal is displayed in wrong version
  • 3 strings were not imported for translation due to emoji
  • Unable to access the Custom Rules page
  • Force Authentication is not restricted to roles enabled under User Roles
  • Settings page layout breaks at 1280px with horizontal scrollbar
  • Incorrect 'Enable Bot Protection' modal on disabled reCAPTCHA toggles
  • Pagination remains visible after ignoring all files and only disappears after clicking a page
  • Defender Audit Logs creates incorrect and duplicate entries when updating General Settings
  • Minor code improvements

Frequently asked questions

Is Wpmu Dev Defender Pro GPL licensed?
Yes, Wpmu Dev Defender 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 Wpmu Dev Defender Pro?
The latest version of Wpmu Dev Defender Pro on GPLCoffee is v6.2.4 (released Sep 2, 2026, 5.6 MB 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 Wpmu Dev Defender Pro cost on GPLCoffee?
Wpmu Dev Defender 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 Wpmu Dev Defender Pro along with thousands of other plugins, themes, and PHP scripts for a single subscription.
Which WordPress and PHP versions does Wpmu Dev Defender Pro support?
The current release of Wpmu Dev Defender Pro requires WordPress 6.4 or higher, PHP 8.0.0 or higher. Per-release compatibility details are listed in the version history.
Is Wpmu Dev Defender Pro safe to download?
Yes. The latest release of Wpmu Dev Defender Pro (v6.2.4) was scanned with VirusTotal and came back clean. Scan results are visible on each version page, and releases flagged as malicious are blocked from the catalog.

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