WordPress
Posts in the WordPress category from the LionScripts team.
How to Harden a WordPress Security Plugin Before It Leaks Data
The security plugin you trusted to protect WordPress can become the source of your data leak. Learn how to harden it, lock down telemetry, and close hidden vulnerabilities.
How to Harden WordPress Plugins Before the Next Zero-Day Hits
WordPress plugins are the platform's biggest attack surface. Learn how to harden your plugins proactively and slash your risk before the next zero-day vulnerability strikes.
How to Verify a WordPress Plugin's Update Server Before Updating
Every time you click "Update Now" on a WordPress plugin, the code comes from somewhere—and it's not always where you think. Learn how to verify a plugin's update server before you trust it.
How to Disable xmlrpc.php in WordPress to Stop Brute-Force Attacks
Bots constantly target xmlrpc.php to launch brute-force attacks and slow down your WordPress site. Learn what this file does and how to safely disable it to lock down your site.
How to Audit WordPress Plugins for Vulnerabilities Before Installing
WordPress plugins are third-party code with full access to your site. Learn how to audit plugins for vulnerabilities before installing to keep your database, files, and users safe.
WordPress IP Blocker Pro: The Free Plugin Every WordPress Site Should Run
Country-level blocking, IP-level blocking, brute-force protection — all free, all running locally on your site. A complete setup walkthrough.
The Complete WordPress Security Stack: Layered Defense Done Right
Four LionScripts plugins that together cover network blocking, content protection, staging-site safety, and webmaster verification. The full stack in one walkthrough.
eDarpan WordPress Protection: Content Theft Defense Done Right
A full walkthrough of eDarpan WordPress Protection — right-click block, image hot-link prevention, view-source bypass defense, and bot scraper protection.
SiteGuard Pro: Stop Your Staging Site from Leaking into Google
SiteGuard Pro adds noindex/nofollow protection to staging and dev sites so they don't accidentally rank in search results. Free and one-click.
Webmaster Tools Suite: One-Click Verification for Every Search Engine
Verify Google Search Console, Bing, Yandex, and Pinterest in one click — no theme editing, no manual meta tags. Free WordPress plugin.
WordPress Plugins Actually Worth Installing in 2026
Most WordPress sites are 80% bloat. Here are the few plugins that pay for themselves — security, IP blocking, content protection, and SEO essentials.
Essential WordPress Tooling for 2026: Security, IP Blocking, and Content Protection
A complete WordPress baseline — security, IP blocking, content protection, and SEO basics. The minimum stack that keeps the site fast and safe.