Why should you install a security plugin?

A WordPress security plugin isn't always essential, especially for small, well-maintained websites.

However, installing one can be highly beneficial in several situations:

• User Management: You have many user accounts and want to enforce a strong password policy.
• High Plugin Count: You use many plugins, which increases the number of potential vulnerabilities.
• E-commerce: You run an online store and want to maximize protection for your customers.

No website is ever 100% invincible; it’s all about gauging your own level of tolerable risk.

Security at Copilhost

At Copilhost, we already have robust security measures in place:

• WAF (Web Application Firewall): A shield positioned between your site and the internet to monitor and filter malicious traffic.
• Cloud Isolation: Unlike common shared hosting providers, your site is isolated. This means you will never be affected by security issues occurring on other customers' websites.

While we secure the infrastructure, as a webmaster, you are responsible for the security of your WordPress application.

You may choose to go further to protect your work.

Our Recommendation: If you are unsure whether a security plugin is necessary for your project, we recommend installing one by default.

Which security plugin should you choose?

Copilhost is independent and has no commercial partnerships with plugin developers.

We simply recommend choosing from the most trusted and popular options in the WordPress community:

• Solid Security (Recommended if you need to enforce strict password policies).
• Wordfence
• All-In-One Security
• Malcare

Pro Tip: In addition to these, the BBQ Firewall plugin is always useful.

It adds a lightweight extra layer of security with specific firewall rules and is compatible with all the major security plugins mentioned above.

A popular and effective free combination is Wordfence + BBQ Firewall or Solid Security + BBQ Firewall.

We encourage you to consult the official documentation for each plugin to explore their features in detail, as they offer much more in-depth information than this introductory guide.

Updated on: 27/04/2026