WP Cerber Security Reviews
22 Review(s)
softwareOverall Rating
4.8
22 Review(s)
Rating Distribution
5
(18)
4
(4)
3
2
1
Satisfaction Score
Ease of use
9
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
9
Overall Rating
4.8
22 Review(s)
Rating Distribution
5
(18)
4
(4)
3
2
1
Satisfaction Score
Ease of use
9
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
9
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WP Cerber Security is okay
WP Cerber Security is okay
Pros
What I liked most were the login limits notifications and the vulnerability scanning.
Cons
The cost is what I liked least about WP Cerber Security.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
6
Functionality
10
Brandi
Cosmetics, 1-10 employees
Free Trial
July 2023
website security has been improved!
website security has been improved!
Pros
I switched from Big Commerce and did not need to worry about website security. The plans were becoming too expensive so I chose to use WooCommerce. However my website is under constant attack. Recently a bot was able to find vulnerabilities on my website and started creating hundreds of fake orders. I used Cerber Security to blacklist the IP address where the attack originated and the fake orders stopped. Cerber was able to help protect my site and offers helpful features.
Cons
The annual fee of $99 seems high. I believe $49 per year would be a more reasonable price.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Larry
Pharmaceuticals, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
June 2022
Solution for customers who like to borrow login
Solution for customers who like to borrow login
Pros
I liked it a lot mainly because I could limit customers from sharing logins with others allowing us to check the IPs from where they were accessed to identify fraud.
Cons
There is a lot to figure out which can be overwhelming but it is all for your protection.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Wilson
Education Management, 1-10 employees
Free Trial
June 2022
Efficient plug-in
Efficient plug-in
Pros
Cerber is a powerful and comprehensive plugin.
Cons
I use Cerber to secure my sites and since upgrading to the pro version I have never had any security concerns or attacks.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Elodie
Public Relations and Communications, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
May 2022
My 3 years use experience
My 3 years use experience
Pros
It serves as an easy one-stop tool for maintaining a secure site.
Cons
This is comprehensive software that gives you control over your site but it requires various levels of expertise to configure it.
Ease of use
9
Value for money
10
Customer Support
8
Functionality
10
Ismail
Non-Profit Organization Management, 1-10 employees
More than a year
May 2022
A serious WP security plugin
A serious WP security plugin
Pros
The product is well designed and quite easy to configure. Many useful options assist in setting the security level.
Cons
The Security Scanner frequently returns a "Suspicious Code Found" message for almost all WP plugins. In this case it is unclear if WP Cerber will be able to prevent such a critical issue.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
8
Functionality
8
Jamal
Leisure, Travel & Tourism, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
April 2022
Does a great job stopping hacking
Does a great job stopping hacking
Pros
I love the ability to move wp contents block wp-admin.php wp-login.php and set up customizations for all of that.
Cons
The vulnerability scan seems to produce many false positives but it has identified files that should not be present.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
8
Customer Support
8
Functionality
8
Curtis
Fund-Raising, 1-10 employees
More than a year
March 2022
WP Cerber is nice
WP Cerber is nice
Pros
The product is user friendly safe and works effectively for me.
Cons
There is not a feature that I dislike at this moment.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Anonymous
Computer Software, 1-10 employees
Free Trial
March 2022
Simple yet effective.
Simple yet effective.
Pros
From locking out annoying automated bots from trying to access your backend to one-click hardening and a never-ending list of secure options Cerber is a simple yet intuitive addon that we never knew we needed. Its seamless integration with several of our websites allows us to launch and forget knowing that everything is continuously running as intended. It is now among the top five programs we will add to any future or current WordPress structured websites we launch.
Cons
The simplicity of the software sometimes leads to overlooking the need to turn off constant reminders. With so many lockouts occurring even our dedicated security mailbox struggled to handle the influx of emails being sent out. Thankfully after checking a couple of boxes this issue was resolved though it took us a while to get there.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
8
scott
Music, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
February 2022
We are non-technical
We are non-technical
Pros
About three months ago I had the unfortunate experience of our site being attacked by hackers who inundated the main files with a virus leading to the site being taken down by our hosting company. I sought their help but they could only refer me to a third party that would charge a significant amount. We are a small association of non-technical professionals who pay an annual fee for the site's upkeep and administration and do not have enough funds for exorbitant prices. I considered various solutions that would clean the infected area including WP Cerber Security. Attracted by their website information and the offer of a free version that seemed to provide more than most competitors it was an easy alternative for me. I ran the scan and followed the instructions to clean the compromised files. I have continued to keep the free plugin active and check almost daily to see how it prevents further malicious activity. I am so impressed with the software that I have recommended our members upgrade from the free version to the pro version for added peace of mind and security. It is a no-brainer and I can confidently recommend it to anyone seeking a solution.
Cons
The scan takes a long time to complete which is not necessarily negative but can be a bit frustrating when busy. Also adding a site to the safe listing can be somewhat confusing to carry out correctly.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
8
Functionality
8
David
Health, Wellness and Fitness, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
January 2022
The online tool needed for security
The online tool needed for security
Pros
Changing the default WP login and IP blacklist is beneficial.
Cons
I cannot say I have something I dislike the most.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Nora
Business Supplies and Equipment, 1-10 employees
Free Trial
January 2022
Easy to use
Easy to use
Pros
I appreciate that WP Cerber Security offers a free plugin. The free option allows weekly site scans and notifies you of potential attacks. It has several helpful features such as IP whitelisting and blacklisting. You can also view details about the IPs.
Cons
The quick scan can be a bit confusing and offers limited features. Some settings might be challenging for new users who are not very tech-savvy.
Ease of use
9
Value for money
10
Customer Support
8
Functionality
10
Vanessa
Writing and Editing, 1-10 employees
More than a year
November 2021
A best security for all websites.
A best security for all websites.
Pros
I do not have the words to express how much this helps me. It saves me a lot of time.
Cons
Sometimes it blocks several pages. While it is easy to use I do not have any significant complaints about it.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
KALIM
Design, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
June 2021
What i think of WP Cerber Security
What i think of WP Cerber Security
Pros
WP Cerber Security includes a good anti-spam and anti-DDoS feature. It also has a sophisticated malware scanner and two-factor authentication to prevent hackers from accessing your website.
Cons
The WP Cerber Security team could improve the user interface significantly. Occasionally I feel lost among the numerous buttons to click. Aside from that WP Cerber Security performs quite well.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Anonymous
Online Media, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
February 2021
WP Cerber Security is my favorite Wordpress security plugin
WP Cerber Security is my favorite Wordpress security plugin
Pros
I like how it allows you to check user login status and importantly block IPs that continually probe for vulnerable code and send malicious requests. This helps significantly because you definitely do not want someone accessing the backdoor of your website without your knowledge. Once you identify which IP is causing issues you can simply click one button to add those IPs to the blacklist making it easy and effective. It is truly a great plugin.
Cons
The settings can be a bit complicated due to the numerous options available. You definitely need to spend some time on it. Luckily WP Cerber Security provides great documentation to guide you through the configuration step by step.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Nick
Information Technology and Services, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
January 2021
WP Cerber, Just What I Needed
WP Cerber, Just What I Needed
Pros
WP Cerber is loaded with options making it easy to secure your client sites from most attacks. The user interface and instructions are simple to understand making implementation quick and easy. The advanced menus and options allow you to enhance your site's security as you learn more about your needs.
Cons
There have been a few instances where it has blocked me from accessing or doing something I needed to. However this was my fault as I was still learning how to use the plugin effectively.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Anonymous
Internet, 1-10 employees
More than a year
January 2021
Excellent Security Tool
Excellent Security Tool
Pros
It is easy to use easy to install and easy to administer.
Cons
The tabs refresh a bit slowly and that could be improved.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Lisa
Information Technology and Services, 1-10 employees
Free Trial
December 2020
WP Cerber Security gives me peace of mind
WP Cerber Security gives me peace of mind
Pros
Using WP Cerber helps protect my website against malicious actors. The free version is excellent and protects against DDoS attacks while locking out many threats. All critical threats are kept at bay with WP Cerber. When using the paid version it provides access to additional security features we need for our website. It prevents bots from signing up and taking actions which was a significant issue before using this software.
Cons
Sometimes I feel a little lost when using the dashboard and adding IP addresses to the whitelist but the functionality is there. It is more of a personal issue.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Chris
Entertainment, 1-10 employees
More than a year
November 2020
More security than WordFense
More security than WordFense
Pros
1. It found more security issues and fixed them compared to Wordfence 2. Protected spam comments better than Wordfence.
Cons
The ease of use varies as some features can be a little complicated.
Ease of use
6
Value for money
8
Customer Support
8
Functionality
6
Hiro
Media Production, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
November 2020
Excellent Solution
Excellent Solution
Pros
After experiencing a recently hacked site I learned about the paid version of this plugin and was attracted by its ability to remove malicious files after scanning. The first time I encountered this issue I spent hours sifting through my cPanel account removing all the affected files so this has saved me considerable time.
Cons
The only real negative is the time it takes to scan but I had to conduct full scans which likely impacted the duration.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Andy
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
November 2020
Not only do you feel safe, you are safe.
Not only do you feel safe, you are safe.
Pros
The ability to adjust the security settings to meet your needs is so extensive that you can restrict and enable almost everything as necessary. For example if you only operate in specific countries you can easily deactivate access from all others. This ensures that you only receive leads from your target region while keeping attacks from other areas at bay.
Cons
Not all texts have been translated. The headlines are translated but the explanations are not which should ideally be reversed.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
10
Customer Support
8
Functionality
8
Horst
Human Resources, 1-10 employees
More than a year
October 2020
It's a very handy and useful plugin
It's a very handy and useful plugin
Pros
It is a very handy and useful plugin with an excellent report dashboard. It is easy to install but for advanced users there are many additional settings.
Cons
The license key has dropped out a few times requiring me to add it back in again.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Kalman
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
October 2020
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WP Cerber Security is okay
WP Cerber Security is okay
Pros
What I liked most were the login limits notifications and the vulnerability scanning.
Cons
The cost is what I liked least about WP Cerber Security.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
6
Functionality
10
Brandi
Cosmetics, 1-10 employees
Free Trial
July 2023
website security has been improved!
website security has been improved!
Pros
I switched from Big Commerce and did not need to worry about website security. The plans were becoming too expensive so I chose to use WooCommerce. However my website is under constant attack. Recently a bot was able to find vulnerabilities on my website and started creating hundreds of fake orders. I used Cerber Security to blacklist the IP address where the attack originated and the fake orders stopped. Cerber was able to help protect my site and offers helpful features.
Cons
The annual fee of $99 seems high. I believe $49 per year would be a more reasonable price.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Larry
Pharmaceuticals, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
June 2022
Solution for customers who like to borrow login
Solution for customers who like to borrow login
Pros
I liked it a lot mainly because I could limit customers from sharing logins with others allowing us to check the IPs from where they were accessed to identify fraud.
Cons
There is a lot to figure out which can be overwhelming but it is all for your protection.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Wilson
Education Management, 1-10 employees
Free Trial
June 2022
Efficient plug-in
Efficient plug-in
Pros
Cerber is a powerful and comprehensive plugin.
Cons
I use Cerber to secure my sites and since upgrading to the pro version I have never had any security concerns or attacks.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Elodie
Public Relations and Communications, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
May 2022
My 3 years use experience
My 3 years use experience
Pros
It serves as an easy one-stop tool for maintaining a secure site.
Cons
This is comprehensive software that gives you control over your site but it requires various levels of expertise to configure it.
Ease of use
9
Value for money
10
Customer Support
8
Functionality
10
Ismail
Non-Profit Organization Management, 1-10 employees
More than a year
May 2022
A serious WP security plugin
A serious WP security plugin
Pros
The product is well designed and quite easy to configure. Many useful options assist in setting the security level.
Cons
The Security Scanner frequently returns a "Suspicious Code Found" message for almost all WP plugins. In this case it is unclear if WP Cerber will be able to prevent such a critical issue.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
8
Functionality
8
Jamal
Leisure, Travel & Tourism, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
April 2022
Does a great job stopping hacking
Does a great job stopping hacking
Pros
I love the ability to move wp contents block wp-admin.php wp-login.php and set up customizations for all of that.
Cons
The vulnerability scan seems to produce many false positives but it has identified files that should not be present.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
8
Customer Support
8
Functionality
8
Curtis
Fund-Raising, 1-10 employees
More than a year
March 2022
WP Cerber is nice
WP Cerber is nice
Pros
The product is user friendly safe and works effectively for me.
Cons
There is not a feature that I dislike at this moment.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Anonymous
Computer Software, 1-10 employees
Free Trial
March 2022
Simple yet effective.
Simple yet effective.
Pros
From locking out annoying automated bots from trying to access your backend to one-click hardening and a never-ending list of secure options Cerber is a simple yet intuitive addon that we never knew we needed. Its seamless integration with several of our websites allows us to launch and forget knowing that everything is continuously running as intended. It is now among the top five programs we will add to any future or current WordPress structured websites we launch.
Cons
The simplicity of the software sometimes leads to overlooking the need to turn off constant reminders. With so many lockouts occurring even our dedicated security mailbox struggled to handle the influx of emails being sent out. Thankfully after checking a couple of boxes this issue was resolved though it took us a while to get there.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
8
scott
Music, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
February 2022
We are non-technical
We are non-technical
Pros
About three months ago I had the unfortunate experience of our site being attacked by hackers who inundated the main files with a virus leading to the site being taken down by our hosting company. I sought their help but they could only refer me to a third party that would charge a significant amount. We are a small association of non-technical professionals who pay an annual fee for the site's upkeep and administration and do not have enough funds for exorbitant prices. I considered various solutions that would clean the infected area including WP Cerber Security. Attracted by their website information and the offer of a free version that seemed to provide more than most competitors it was an easy alternative for me. I ran the scan and followed the instructions to clean the compromised files. I have continued to keep the free plugin active and check almost daily to see how it prevents further malicious activity. I am so impressed with the software that I have recommended our members upgrade from the free version to the pro version for added peace of mind and security. It is a no-brainer and I can confidently recommend it to anyone seeking a solution.
Cons
The scan takes a long time to complete which is not necessarily negative but can be a bit frustrating when busy. Also adding a site to the safe listing can be somewhat confusing to carry out correctly.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
8
Functionality
8
David
Health, Wellness and Fitness, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
January 2022
The online tool needed for security
The online tool needed for security
Pros
Changing the default WP login and IP blacklist is beneficial.
Cons
I cannot say I have something I dislike the most.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Nora
Business Supplies and Equipment, 1-10 employees
Free Trial
January 2022
Easy to use
Easy to use
Pros
I appreciate that WP Cerber Security offers a free plugin. The free option allows weekly site scans and notifies you of potential attacks. It has several helpful features such as IP whitelisting and blacklisting. You can also view details about the IPs.
Cons
The quick scan can be a bit confusing and offers limited features. Some settings might be challenging for new users who are not very tech-savvy.
Ease of use
9
Value for money
10
Customer Support
8
Functionality
10
Vanessa
Writing and Editing, 1-10 employees
More than a year
November 2021
A best security for all websites.
A best security for all websites.
Pros
I do not have the words to express how much this helps me. It saves me a lot of time.
Cons
Sometimes it blocks several pages. While it is easy to use I do not have any significant complaints about it.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
KALIM
Design, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
June 2021
What i think of WP Cerber Security
What i think of WP Cerber Security
Pros
WP Cerber Security includes a good anti-spam and anti-DDoS feature. It also has a sophisticated malware scanner and two-factor authentication to prevent hackers from accessing your website.
Cons
The WP Cerber Security team could improve the user interface significantly. Occasionally I feel lost among the numerous buttons to click. Aside from that WP Cerber Security performs quite well.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Anonymous
Online Media, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
February 2021
WP Cerber Security is my favorite Wordpress security plugin
WP Cerber Security is my favorite Wordpress security plugin
Pros
I like how it allows you to check user login status and importantly block IPs that continually probe for vulnerable code and send malicious requests. This helps significantly because you definitely do not want someone accessing the backdoor of your website without your knowledge. Once you identify which IP is causing issues you can simply click one button to add those IPs to the blacklist making it easy and effective. It is truly a great plugin.
Cons
The settings can be a bit complicated due to the numerous options available. You definitely need to spend some time on it. Luckily WP Cerber Security provides great documentation to guide you through the configuration step by step.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Nick
Information Technology and Services, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
January 2021
WP Cerber, Just What I Needed
WP Cerber, Just What I Needed
Pros
WP Cerber is loaded with options making it easy to secure your client sites from most attacks. The user interface and instructions are simple to understand making implementation quick and easy. The advanced menus and options allow you to enhance your site's security as you learn more about your needs.
Cons
There have been a few instances where it has blocked me from accessing or doing something I needed to. However this was my fault as I was still learning how to use the plugin effectively.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Anonymous
Internet, 1-10 employees
More than a year
January 2021
Excellent Security Tool
Excellent Security Tool
Pros
It is easy to use easy to install and easy to administer.
Cons
The tabs refresh a bit slowly and that could be improved.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Lisa
Information Technology and Services, 1-10 employees
Free Trial
December 2020
WP Cerber Security gives me peace of mind
WP Cerber Security gives me peace of mind
Pros
Using WP Cerber helps protect my website against malicious actors. The free version is excellent and protects against DDoS attacks while locking out many threats. All critical threats are kept at bay with WP Cerber. When using the paid version it provides access to additional security features we need for our website. It prevents bots from signing up and taking actions which was a significant issue before using this software.
Cons
Sometimes I feel a little lost when using the dashboard and adding IP addresses to the whitelist but the functionality is there. It is more of a personal issue.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Chris
Entertainment, 1-10 employees
More than a year
November 2020
More security than WordFense
More security than WordFense
Pros
1. It found more security issues and fixed them compared to Wordfence 2. Protected spam comments better than Wordfence.
Cons
The ease of use varies as some features can be a little complicated.
Ease of use
6
Value for money
8
Customer Support
8
Functionality
6
Hiro
Media Production, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
November 2020
Excellent Solution
Excellent Solution
Pros
After experiencing a recently hacked site I learned about the paid version of this plugin and was attracted by its ability to remove malicious files after scanning. The first time I encountered this issue I spent hours sifting through my cPanel account removing all the affected files so this has saved me considerable time.
Cons
The only real negative is the time it takes to scan but I had to conduct full scans which likely impacted the duration.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Andy
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
November 2020
Not only do you feel safe, you are safe.
Not only do you feel safe, you are safe.
Pros
The ability to adjust the security settings to meet your needs is so extensive that you can restrict and enable almost everything as necessary. For example if you only operate in specific countries you can easily deactivate access from all others. This ensures that you only receive leads from your target region while keeping attacks from other areas at bay.
Cons
Not all texts have been translated. The headlines are translated but the explanations are not which should ideally be reversed.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
10
Customer Support
8
Functionality
8
Horst
Human Resources, 1-10 employees
More than a year
October 2020
It's a very handy and useful plugin
It's a very handy and useful plugin
Pros
It is a very handy and useful plugin with an excellent report dashboard. It is easy to install but for advanced users there are many additional settings.
Cons
The license key has dropped out a few times requiring me to add it back in again.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Kalman
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
October 2020