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WordPress Security & Performance Booster

WordPress Security & Performance Booster — disable auto-updates, block spam (comments, pingbacks, XML‑RPC), hide admin notices, and optimize admin performance. Ideal for staging and expert-managed sites.

by H? QUANG HI?N · github.com/hienhoceo-dpsmedia/wordpress-security-performance-booster · 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/hienhoceo-dpsmedia/wordpress-security-performance-booster/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
Readme github.com/hienhoceo-dpsmedia/wordpress-security-performance-booster ↗

A comprehensive WordPress plugin that enhances security and performance by disabling updates, preventing spam, and cleaning the admin interface.

Table of Contents

Features

Update Control

  • Disable WordPress Updates: Blocks all WordPress core, plugin, and theme update checks
  • Reduce Server Load: Eliminates background update processes and cronjobs
  • Prevent Automatic Updates: Stops all forms of automatic updates

Comment Protection

  • Disable Comments: Completely removes comments across all post types
  • Block Pingbacks & Trackbacks: Prevents pingback and trackback spam
  • Remove Comment UI: Cleans admin menus and comment-related interfaces

Security Enhancement

  • Disable XML-RPC: Blocks XML-RPC functionality to prevent brute force attacks
  • Attack Prevention: Comprehensive protection against common WordPress vulnerabilities
  • Secure Headers: Removes potentially dangerous HTTP headers

Interface Cleanup

  • Hide Admin Notifications: Removes plugin/theme promotional notifications
  • Clean Dashboard: Removes unnecessary dashboard widgets
  • Streamlined UI: Creates a cleaner, distraction-free admin experience

Installation

Method 1: Manual Installation

  1. Download the latest release from GitHub Releases
  2. Extract the zip file
  3. Upload the wp-security-performance-booster folder to /wp-content/plugins/
  4. Activate the plugin through the WordPress admin panel
  5. Go to Settings → Security Booster to configure

Method 2: Git Clone

cd /path/to/wordpress/wp-content/plugins/
git clone https://github.com/hienhoceo-dpsmedia/WordPress-Security-Performance-Booster.git wp-security-performance-booster

Screenshots

  • Modern admin interface (image removed)
  • Feature controls (image removed)
  • Language support (image removed)

    Configuration

Navigate to WordPress Admin → Settings → Security Booster to access the plugin settings.

Available Options:

Update Control

  • Disable WordPress Updates: ✅ Recommended for staging/development
  • Benefits: Reduces server load, prevents unexpected changes

Comment Protection

  • Disable Comments: ✅ Recommended for business sites
  • Block Pingbacks & Trackbacks: ✅ Highly recommended
  • Benefits: Eliminates spam, improves security

Security Enhancement

  • Disable XML-RPC: ✅ Highly recommended
  • Benefits: Prevents brute force attacks, improves security

Interface Cleanup

  • Hide Admin Notifications: ✅ Recommended
  • Clean Dashboard: ✅ Recommended
  • Benefits: Cleaner interface, better focus

Support

The plugin supports multiple languages with automatic detection:

  • 🇺🇸 English (en_US) - Default
  • 🇻🇳 Tiếng Việt (vi) - Complete translation
  • 🇩🇪 Deutsch (de_DE) - German
  • 🇫🇷 Français (fr_FR) - French

Language Features:

  • Automatic Detection: Uses WordPress locale by default
  • Manual Override: Language switcher in admin settings
  • Persistent Storage: Remembers user language preference
  • Professional Translation: All strings properly localized

Requirements

  • WordPress: 4.0 or higher
  • PHP: 7.4 or higher
  • MySQL: 5.6 or higher
  • Server: Apache/Nginx with mod_rewrite

Compatibility:

  • ✅ WordPress Multisite
  • ✅ WordPress 6.0+
  • ✅ PHP 8.0+
  • ✅ Latest browsers

Security Notice

Important: This plugin is designed for expert users who understand the security implications of disabling updates.

Best Practices:

  1. Manual Updates: Regularly check for WordPress/plugin updates manually
  2. Security Monitoring: Implement proper security monitoring
  3. Staging Environment: Perfect for development/staging sites
  4. Backup Strategy: Maintain regular backups

When to Use:

  • ✅ Development environments
  • ✅ Staging sites
  • ✅ Sites with managed hosting
  • ✅ Version-controlled deployments

When NOT to Use:

  • ❌ Production sites without security monitoring
  • ❌ Sites without manual update management
  • ❌ Beginner WordPress users

Support

Developer Information

Getting Help

  1. Documentation: Check this README and plugin settings
  2. Issues: GitHub Issues
  3. Email Support: hello@dps.media
  4. Professional Support: Available through DPS.MEDIA

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please read our contributing guidelines:

How to Contribute:

  1. Fork the repository
  2. Create a feature branch: git checkout -b feature/new-feature
  3. Make your changes
  4. Test thoroughly
  5. Commit: git commit -am 'Add new feature'
  6. Push: git push origin feature/new-feature
  7. Submit a Pull Request

Areas for Contribution:

  • 🌍 Translations: Add support for more languages
  • 🐛 Bug Fixes: Report and fix issues
  • ✨ Features: Suggest and implement new features
  • 📖 Documentation: Improve documentation

Changelog

Version 1.0.0

Initial Release

New Features:

  • Modern Admin Interface: Flat, responsive design with DPS.MEDIA branding
  • Selective Feature Control: Toggle individual features on/off
  • Multi-language Support: Vietnamese, German, French translations
  • Language Switcher: Easy language selection in admin
  • Enhanced Security: XML-RPC blocking, comprehensive spam protection
  • Performance Optimization: Reduced server load, optimized code

Improvements:

  • Better UX: Card-based interface with clear descriptions
  • Professional Branding: Complete DPS.MEDIA integration
  • Code Architecture: Modular, maintainable codebase
  • Compatibility: WordPress 6.0+ and PHP 8.0+ support

Changes:

  • Plugin Name: "WordPress Security & Performance Booster"
  • Text Domain: wp-security-performance-booster
  • Developer: HỒ QUANG HIỂN / DPS.MEDIA
  • All Files Renamed: Consistent naming throughout

Previous Versions (1.0-1.8.0)

  • Legacy update blocking functionality
  • Basic WordPress compatibility
  • Simple admin interface

License

This project is licensed under the GPL v2 License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Copyright (C) 2024 HỒ QUANG HIỂN

This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or
(at your option) any later version.

Made by DPS.MEDIA