Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security is not compatible with Simply Static. Best used with Simply Static.
About this Plugin
WordPress security requires a team of dedicated analysts researching the latest malware variants and WordPress exploits, turning them into firewall rules and malware signatures, and releasing those to customers in real-time.
Static WordPress Challenge
Wordfence includes 2FA management functionality that requires user login. Pages containing the 2FA management shortcode will redirect guests to the login page, preventing static generation. The plugin's firewall and security scanning features may also interfere with static site generation due to the high dynamic rendering score (285). Consider using a simpler security plugin for static sites.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security compatible with Simply Static?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security is not directly compatible with Simply Static because it requires live PHP on every request. Consider using Simply Static for partial support.
Which Simply Static product works best with Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security?
Based on our analysis, Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security works best with Simply Static. Simply Static is for basic static sites, Simply Static Pro adds support for search, forms, and multilingual sites, and Simply Static Studio adds full AJAX proxy and REST API support.
Does Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security affect static build times?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security has approximately 5,000,000 active installs. Plugins with complex shortcodes or dynamic blocks may add minor overhead to the static generation pass.
How often is this compatibility data updated?
All plugins are re-scanned monthly. Scans run five analysis passes including an AI classifier. The last tested date at the top of this page reflects the most recent scan.