Published: June 2025 by IronDillo
WordPress makes it easy to launch a website—but that simplicity comes with security risks. Don’t worry, you don’t need to be a developer to lock things down. Here are five easy wins you can implement today to make your WordPress site much harder to hack.
Hackers love to guess passwords for common usernames like admin. If you’re still using it, create a new user with admin rights, log in as that, and delete the old one.
Install a reputable security plugin like Wordfence or iThemes Security. These tools help block brute force attacks, monitor login attempts, and flag vulnerabilities.
Update WordPress core, themes, and plugins regularly. Most hacks happen through outdated software. Set auto-updates where possible or check once a week.
Add this line to your wp-config.php file to block anyone from editing theme/plugin code from the admin dashboard:
define('DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT', true);Use a password manager like Bitwarden to create unique passwords. Then, enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for your admin account using an app like Authy.
If all else fails, having regular backups can save your bacon. Most good hosts offer this, or you can install a plugin like UpdraftPlus.
Bottom Line: You don’t need to spend a dime to make your WordPress site safer. These free steps will already put you ahead of most site owners.
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