# WordPress Security & SEO-Attack Protection Plugin | RankShield

> RankShield for WordPress blocks SEO/CTR attacks, click fraud, malicious bots and ad-spend waste in real time — and seals every block to the RankShield Network so you can verify it. Free to install.
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# RankShield for WordPress . WordPress Attack Protection Plugin

Stop the attacks quietly draining your WordPress traffic.

RankShield for WordPress is a security plugin that defends your site against the attacks that quietly drain traffic and trust — SEO and click-through manipulation, malicious crawlers, bot and click fraud, ad-spend waste — and seals every block to the RankShield Network so you can verify your site is actually protected.
    Install from WordPress.org  →    Talk to us      ● Live on WordPress.org  Free to install · paid plans available           PROTECTION CONSOLE    SAMPLE VIEW                 1,284  Attacks blocked · 30d    38%  Bot traffic filtered    100%  Real visitors protected          sealed ✓               ACTION RECEIPT  ✕     subject       action       alg  ML-DSA-65 · post-quantum     digest       unverified    sealed to the RankShield Network · post-quantum signature ✓ · inclusion proof ✓            CTR / click fraud      34%    Malicious bots      27%    Sitemap sweeps      18%    Dwell-poisoning      13%    Verified real traffic      8%
30-day breakdown of what was stopped · every category sealed & verifiable
    click any event to open its receipt ·  verify independently ✓                     FEATURES
## Everything WordPress needs — and proof it’s working.
      Real-time defense
### Attacks stopped as they happen

CTR manipulation, sitemap sweeps, dwell-poisoning and hostile bots are detected and blocked live — the pressure that erodes rankings and revenue without ever looking like an obvious hack.
   Ad-spend shield
### Protect the traffic you pay for

Click fraud on your campaigns is identified and filtered, so your ad budget reaches real people who can actually convert — not bots burning your spend.
   Customer safety
### Classify, monitor, re-block

Suspicious requests are classified, watched and re-blocked if they turn hostile — with a false-positive harness so genuine customers are never caught in the net.
   Verifiable
### Every block, sealed

Each protective action is sealed to the RankShield Network, so “are we protected?” has a provable answer instead of a dashboard you just have to trust.
   Lightweight
### Edge-first, origin-light

Protection runs at the edge before it reaches your server, so your site stays fast while the hostile traffic never lands.
   Agency-ready
### Many sites, one console

Run protection across a whole portfolio of client sites with the reporting and billing an agency actually needs.
                HOW IT WORKS
## Live in minutes. Provable from day one.
      01
### Install from WordPress.org

Connect WordPress in minutes — no rip-and-replace, no code. Protection is enforced at the edge immediately.
    02
### It protects in real time

Attacks are detected and blocked live, before they reach you — while real customers pass through untouched.
    03
### Verify it independently

Every action is sealed to the [RankShield Network](https://rankshieldhelix.com/platform/). Open any receipt in your console and check it yourself.
                WHY RANKSHIELD
## The layer other tools miss.
       COMPARISON
### RankShield vs. a generic security plugin
             Generic plugin  RankShield    Blocks malware / logins   Yes  Yes   Stops SEO & CTR attacks   No  Yes   Filters ad / click fraud   No  Yes   Edge-enforced (pre-origin)   Rarely  Yes   Verifiable, sealed blocks   No  Yes   Part of a defense network   No  Yes
## How it fits the RankShield Network

Most small businesses live on WordPress — which makes it the surface attackers probe first. RankShield for WordPress is the on-ramp: it plugs your site into the same verifiable network the [helix core](https://rankshieldhelix.com/platform/) uses to run and prove your operations.

Running on [small business](https://rankshieldhelix.com/small-business/) or [enterprise](https://rankshieldhelix.com/enterprise/), the same verifiable network protects your surface and [runs your operations](https://rankshieldhelix.com/platform/). Explore the [Shopify](https://rankshieldhelix.com/products/shopify/) and [Edge](https://rankshieldhelix.com/products/edge/) integrations too, or read [the threat hiding in plain sight](https://rankshieldhelix.com/resources/the-ai-running-your-business-no-one-is-watching/).
               PLANS & PRICING
## Simple pricing. Cancel anytime.

### Free
    Free
Core protection, one click

- Ranking & ad-click attack defense
- Behavioral bot detection
- Live attack dashboard
- No account, no card

  Install from WordPress.org  →
### Starter
    $97  /mo
WordPress plugin protection

- 15-minute rule sync
- Behavioral bot detection
- Attack dashboard
- Email attack alerts
- Cancel anytime

  Install from WordPress.org  →       Most popular
### Pro
    $297  /mo     + $497 one-time setup
Full-stack + Cloudflare WAF

- Everything in Starter
- Cloudflare WAF setup & config
- 20-layer bot defense
- AI pattern recognition
- Predictive defense engine
- Monthly protection report

  Install from WordPress.org  →
### Agency
    $597  /mo     + $797 one-time setup
Up to 5 client sites

- Everything in Pro (×5 sites)
- Cross-site threat intelligence
- Central admin dashboard
- White-label reports
- Additional sites $97/mo

  Install from WordPress.org  →
Start free from WordPress.org — upgrade to a paid plan any time inside the plugin. Cancel anytime.
             FAQ
## RankShield for WordPress — questions, answered.

### What does the RankShield WordPress plugin do?

It protects your WordPress site against SEO and click-through attacks, malicious bots, click fraud on your ads, and traffic manipulation — the “invisible” attacks that erode rankings and waste ad spend. Every block is sealed to the RankShield Network so you can verify your protection is working, not just assume it.

### Does it slow down my WordPress site?

No — it’s built edge-first, so hostile traffic is filtered before it reaches your server. That means the attacks never consume your origin resources, and legitimate visitors get a fast, clean experience. Protection actually reduces load rather than adding it.

### How is it different from a security plugin like Wordfence?

Traditional security plugins focus on malware, logins and firewalls. RankShield adds the layer they miss: SEO/CTR attacks, click and ad fraud, and traffic manipulation — plus verifiable, sealed proof of every block. Run it alongside your existing security plugin; they cover different threats.

### Is the plugin free?

It’s free to install from the WordPress.org plugin directory, with paid plans for higher volume and agency features. You can start protecting your site at no cost and upgrade as you grow.

### How do I know it’s actually blocking attacks?

That’s the whole point of RankShield: every protective action is sealed to the tamper-evident RankShield Network, so you get a verifiable record of what was blocked, when, and why — not just a number on a dashboard you’re asked to trust.

## Protect what your business runs on.

Install RankShield for WordPress, and verify it’s working from day one.
   Install from WordPress.org  →   See the helix core