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EffectIO Defender Pro

Name: Defender Pro 5.8.0
SKU: defender-pro
Price: 70 USD
Availability: 9.99

Original price was: $70.00.Current price is: $9.99. / year

Drop-in compatible replacement & Licensed Product

Get regular security scans, vulnerability reports, safety recommendations and customized hardening for your site in just a few clicks. Defender is the analyst and enforcer who never sleeps. Version: 4.1.0 Get regular security scans, vulnerability reports, safety recommendations and customized hardening for your site in just a few clicks. Defender is the analyst and enforcer who never sleeps.

Released on: 2025-12-28

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All future updates for one year
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Description

Defender Pro 4.0.2: Automated and Reliable WordPress Security

Defender Pro 4.0.2 offers automated and reliable WordPress security with just a few clicks. It serves as your all-in-one security hub, providing comprehensive protection for your website. With a range of advanced features and integrations, Defender Pro ensures your site remains safe from potential threats.

Key Features:

Monitor site security elements from one dashboard
Run security scans and manage blocklists and firewalls
Enable two-factor authentication and implement hardening recommendations
Scan, secure, and monitor your site for hacks
Create custom blocklists and seamlessly integrate with WPMU DEV’s powerful Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Access to Pro Plugins Full Hub and all services at no extra cost
Expert support to restore and clean up your site if hacked
Scheduled malware and site scans for threat identification and resolution
Instant email notifications and alerts for prompt action
Security recommendations for best practices
Advanced features like Audit Logging and Blocklist Monitor
Additional tools for enhanced security, such as Security Headers, Login Masking, and 2FA

Defender Pro’s firewall, blocklists, and WAF ensure threats are detected and blocked before they reach your site. Regular scans identify and resolve further vulnerabilities. Email notifications and alerts keep you informed, while security recommendations guide you towards best practices. Added features like Audit Logging and Blocklist Monitor provide additional layers of protection.

Why Choose Defender Pro?

Easily trace unwanted behavior on your site with Audit Logging
Check Google’s blocklist to ensure your site hasn’t been flagged
Access to WPMU DEV’s full suite of performance, security, backup, and white labeling tools
24/7/365 expert support, including live chat
Affordable pricing, on par with pro WordPress plugins
30-day money-back guarantee
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Items can be updated via the EffectIO Dashboard and come pre-activated
GPL code and premium support from EffectIO

Defender Pro 4.0.2 is the solution to safeguarding your WordPress website. With its comprehensive security features, automated scans, and expert support, you can protect your site with confidence.

Get regular security scans, vulnerability reports, safety recommendations and customized hardening for your site in just a few clicks. Defender is the analyst and enforcer who never sleeps.

5.8.0 — 2025-12-24

New: Detect suspicious code in JavaScript files during Malware Scanning
Enhance: Prevent false lockouts when requests contain mixed Facebook/Twitterbot user agents
Enhance: Update Axios and form-data package versions
Enhance: Update malware signatures
Enhance: Split Bulk checkboxes between tabs on Malware Scanning page
Enhance: Display Disconnect Site button on Defender’s general settings screen
Enhance: Improve plugin code style using PHPStan
Enhance: Improve UI for background Malware Scanning
Enhance: Restore reCAPTCHA class alias for backward compatibility
Enhance: Add new audit logging events
Enhance: Migrate notification events to the centralized Cron Manager
Enhance: Migrate common plugin events to the centralized Cron Manager
Fix: Update .htaccess rules for LiteSpeed servers
Fix: Duplicate user agent records in robots.txt
Fix: Extra space and hidden Google reCAPTCHA field shown on multisite registration page
Fix: Duplicates of Ignored Scan issues
Fix: Deprecation warnings from the thecodingmachine/safe package in PHP 8.4
Fix: Quarantine activation link does not work in the free version
Fix: Incorrect "Configure" button flow in the Firewall widget on the Dashboard
Fix: UI improvements

5.7.2 — 2025-12-15

Enhance: Miscellaneous improvements

5.7.1 — 2025-11-24

Fix: Improve 404 detection flow

5.7.0 — 2025-11-18

New: Cloudflare Turnstile integration
Enhance: Compatibility with WordPress 6.9
Enhance: Redesigned CAPTCHA menu
Enhance: Optimize database performance on multisite
Enhance: Add additional widget IDs on Defender’s Dashboard page
Enhance: Add new hooks to simplify Audit testing and Firewall logs deletion
Enhance: Update minimum supported PHP version to 8.0
Enhance: Disable New Scan button until the background scan is complete
Enhance: Migrate Security Recommendations multisite events to the centralized Cron Manager system
Enhance: Migrate Malware Scanning multisite events to the centralized Cron Manager system
Enhance: Tracking improvements
Fix: Masking URL displays a notice when using a slug already assigned to another page
Fix: Defender not detecting some outdated plugins
Fix: Recommended PHP version appears as NULL on WP Engine hosting
Fix: Default Security Config name and description not saving properly
Fix: UI improvements

5.6.2 — 2025-11-20

Enhance: Miscellaneous improvements

5.6.1 — 2025-10-21

Fix: Malicious Bot Detector blocking Facebook Sharing Debugger bot

5.6.0 — 2025-10-07

New: Malicious Bot Detector
New: WooCommerce integration with Defender > Strong Password
Enhance: Migrate Audit multisite events to the centralized Cron Manager system
Enhance: Migrate Firewall multisite events to the centralized Cron Manager system
Enhance: Improve plugin detection logic to exclude plugins not from wp.org
Enhance: Remove AntiBot IP list after site disconnection
Enhance: Add rel="nofollow" to Bot Trap URL
Enhance: Hide Blocklist Checker and AntiBot Stats button when Whitelabel is enabled
Enhance: Sync with the Custom IP Block/Allow list across different hosting memberships
Enhance: Add parameter to WP-CLI Scan command for outdated and closed plugins
Enhance: Add audit logging event to detect Hub SSO login
Enhance: Improve plugin code style using PHPStan and ESLint rules
Fix: Web Authentication improvements
Fix: Security Recommendations > Security key value not saved
Fix: Defender not adding noindex tag to secret link of Bot Trap
Fix: Notification hints not displaying properly
Fix: Issue on Firewall Logs page when logging in with an expired session using the default WordPress login modal
Fix: Defender country blocklist not working for EU region and UK 1115077-1766631712-au

Testimonials

Benny O'Brien@benny_obie

The quick response from a friendly team member at @effectioshop honestly caught me off guard.
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Stuart Boyle@stuart_boyle

@effectioshop As an eCommerce developer, effectio.org has enabled me to reach higher expectations and my clients are very happy.

11:30 AM - Dec 14, 2016

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How It Works

Install the free EffectIO Dashboard plugin on your WordPress site. It connects to the EffectIO catalog, detects every premium plugin and theme you own, and gives you a single hub to manage licenses, run updates, and keep your admin panel clean — all from one screen.

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One-Click Updates
Update any premium plugin or theme instantly. No manual downloads, no FTP — just click "Update Now."

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License Manager
View, activate, and manage all your license keys in one place. No hunting through emails or vendor dashboards.

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Notification Blocker
Blocks intrusive admin nag screens, upsell banners, and ads that clutter your dashboard. Re-enable anytime.

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Vendor Request Control
Prevents redundant license-check pings to third-party servers for items you already manage through EffectIO.

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Bulk Activation
Club members can activate all eligible plugins and themes at once — one button, zero hassle.

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100% Free
The Dashboard itself costs nothing. Install it and it auto-activates on your domain — no key required.

Get Started in 3 Steps

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Download & Install

Download the EffectIO Dashboard zip and install it via Plugins → Add New → Upload.

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Browse & Activate

Open EffectIO → Catalog in your admin panel. The dashboard auto-detects your installed items and matches them to your licenses.

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Update & Manage

Keep everything current with one-click updates. Manage licenses, block nag notices, and enjoy a cleaner WordPress experience.

Licenses

All WordPress derivative work is GPL-licensed. Most items are pre-activated and ready to use. Some require an activation key — we provide it with your purchase, and the Dashboard lets you apply it in seconds.

Club members enjoy bulk activation: activate every eligible item at once with a single click. No more entering keys one by one.

✅ Money-Back Guarantee

Every item is tested and ships with full features. If something doesn't work and we can't fix it, you get a full refund. We believe premium tools should be accessible — that's why we offer a low-cost subscription so freelancers, small businesses, and agencies can grow without a large upfront investment.