WordPress Plugin Security Checklist

A concise checklist for reducing risk when installing or maintaining plugins.

Install plugins from trusted sources and verify the developer, update history, and support activity. Remove abandoned plugins, keep WordPress and PHP current, use unique administrator passwords, and enable multifactor authentication where possible. Back up before updates and test major changes on staging. Limit administrator accounts, monitor security notices, and confirm that backups can actually be restored.

Recommended next steps

Write down your requirements, check the latest documentation from the relevant publisher, and test changes on a staging website. Make regular backups and keep software updated.

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