security · Jul 18, 2026 · 5 min read
How to Secure Your WordPress Site from Hackers
Foundational steps that reduce avoidable WordPress security risks.
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Security is not one plugin. It is a collection of sensible habits applied consistently across hosting, access and maintenance.
Protect access
Use unique passwords, limit administrator accounts and enable multi-factor authentication where possible.
Keep software current
Update WordPress core, themes and plugins after testing and remove anything that is no longer used.
Maintain recoverable backups
Store backups outside the website hosting account and test that restoration works.