WordPress powers over 40% of the web, making it a prime target for cyberattacks. Protecting your website requires proactive security measures. Here is our essential 2026 checklist for securing your WordPress installation.
- Keep core, themes, and plugins updated automatically.
- Enforce strong passwords and Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).
- Use a Web Application Firewall (WAF) like Cloudflare.
- Change the default admin login URL.
- Perform daily automated off-site backups.
- Disable XML-RPC and file editing in wp-config.php.
- Monitor site integrity with malware scanners.