WF Sentinel - Active Traffic Analysis
Free WordPress plugin with pattern-based attack detection. Protects your site while sharing threat intelligence.
Intelligent Pattern Detection
Real-time inspection of all traffic with advanced attack pattern recognition
Active Traffic Inspection
Analyzes all HTTP requests in real-time, inspecting every parameter, header, and payload against continuously updated security rules to detect attack attempts.
Pattern-Based Detection
Detects SQL injection, XSS, RCE, LFI/RFI, path traversal, and other attack patterns regardless of the attacker's IP address or location.
Threat Intelligence Sharing
Reports detected attacks to Webbfabriken with IP address, attack pattern, classification, and severity. This data helps improve security for all users.
Minimal Performance Impact
Highly optimized pattern matching engine with asynchronous threat reporting. Blocks attacks locally with no latency - reporting happens after page load.
Automatic Rule Updates
Security rules are automatically updated via API to protect against the latest attack techniques and exploit patterns discovered in the wild.
Free Forever
Completely free with no hidden costs, premium versions, or feature limitations. In exchange, you contribute valuable threat data to improve global security.
How WF Sentinel Works
Real-time protection with intelligent threat reporting
Traffic Inspection
Every HTTP request to your WordPress site is intercepted and analyzed before reaching your application. All parameters, headers, and payloads are inspected.
Pattern Matching
Request data is matched against continuously updated security rules to detect SQL injection, XSS, RCE, file inclusion attacks, and other exploit patterns.
Block & Report
If an attack is detected, the request is immediately blocked. Attack details (IP, pattern, classification, severity) are then reported to Webbfabriken asynchronously.
Continuous Improvement
Reported attack data helps improve security rules and detection patterns for all users. The system becomes smarter and more effective over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions
How does WF Sentinel differ from WFS WordPress?
WF Sentinel uses active traffic analysis with pattern matching to detect attacks regardless of IP address. It inspects the content of requests to identify malicious patterns like SQL injection or XSS. WFS WordPress is an IP-based firewall that blocks known malicious IPs from the global sensor network. They complement each other: WFS blocks known bad IPs, while Sentinel detects attack patterns from any source.
What data does WF Sentinel share?
When an attack is detected and blocked, WF Sentinel reports: attacker IP address, attack pattern/payload, attack classification (SQL injection, XSS, RCE, etc.), severity score, and anonymous site identifier. This data helps us improve security for all users. No personal data, site content, or legitimate traffic is shared - only detected attack attempts.
How often are security rules updated?
WF Sentinel regularly fetches updated security rules via API to protect against the latest attack patterns and techniques. Updates are downloaded automatically in the background without affecting site performance, ensuring you're always protected against emerging threats.
Does it impact website performance?
WF Sentinel is designed for minimal performance impact. The pattern matching engine is highly optimized and attacks are blocked locally with no latency. Threat reporting is done asynchronously after the page has loaded, so legitimate traffic is never delayed. Most sites experience no noticeable performance difference.
Can I use it with other security plugins?
Yes! WF Sentinel is designed to work alongside other security plugins without conflicts. It is particularly effective when combined with WFS WordPress (IP-based firewall) for comprehensive, layered protection. The plugins complement rather than conflict with each other, providing multiple layers of defense.
Why is it free?
WF Sentinel is free in exchange for the valuable threat intelligence data it collects. By reporting detected attacks to our central system, you help us understand global attack patterns, improve security rules, and protect all users more effectively. This data-sharing model allows us to offer powerful, professional-grade protection at no cost while building a more secure web for everyone.
Ready to protect your WordPress site with pattern-based detection?
Download WF Sentinel today and get real-time protection against web attacks while contributing to global cybersecurity. Free forever, no hidden costs.