How Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall Affects Your WordPress Speed

Estimated Speed Score

+3 ms

TTFB Impact

+0 MB

Memory Impact

DB Queries

Low impact

Plugin Overview

Active Installs100K+

Rating4.9/5 (780)

Tested Up ToWP 6.8.3

Requires PHP5.6+

Last UpdatedNov 27, 2025

Downloads7.5M+

AuthorEli

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Performance Analysis

Performance Impact

Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall receives an estimated speed score of C. Our real benchmark tests measured the following impact when activating this plugin:

TTFB impact: +3 ms
Memory impact: +0.0 MB
Additional DB queries: +6

Overall activation impact: low. This plugin adds minimal overhead to your WordPress site.

Maintenance Status

Last updated: 2025-11-27. Requires PHP 5.6+. Trusted by 100K+ active installations.

Benchmark data measured in an isolated Docker environment (WordPress 6.8, PHP 8.3, GeneratePress). See our full methodology.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall slow down WordPress?

Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall has an estimated speed score of C. It may noticeably affect your site speed. Consider alternatives if performance is critical.

Is Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall still maintained?

Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall was last updated on 2025-11-27. It has 100K+ active installations, indicating it is actively maintained and widely trusted.

What are the best alternatives to Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall?

Check our plugin reviews in the Security category for alternatives. We compare plugins side-by-side on speed, features, and user ratings to help you find the best fit.