WP Basic Security Utils
A lightweight WordPress plugin that improves basic site security using hooks and filters.
by Asad · github.com/asad-ms/wp-basic-security-utils · website
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Install
No release zip yet. The repository archive installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow:
wp plugin install https://github.com/asad-ms/wp-basic-security-utils/archive/refs/heads/main.zipA lightweight WordPress plugin that improves basic site security using hooks and filters.
Features
- Disables XML-RPC
- Removes WordPress version from page source
- Hides login error details
- Adds basic security headers
Tech Stack
- PHP
- WordPress Hooks & Filters
What I Learned
- WordPress plugin structure
- Using actions and filters effectively
- Basic WordPress security best practices
Installation
- Clone or download this repository
- Upload the folder to
wp-content/plugins - Activate the plugin from the WordPress admin panel
Notes
This plugin is intentionally kept simple to demonstrate clean, secure, and maintainable WordPress development.