SolidWP vs WP HealthKit
SolidWP locks your house. WP HealthKit checks whether the house was built safely.
| SolidWP | WP HealthKit | |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | WordPress site hardening: brute force protection, file change monitoring, 2FA, security policies | Plugin source code security, quality, accessibility, and compatibility audit |
| Who it's for | Site owners and administrators | Plugin developers and agencies |
| How it works | Runtime security rules + site monitoring dashboard | 46 verification layers including 4 AI engines |
| Price range | $99–$299/yr (SolidSecurity), $199/yr+ (Solid Suite) | Free – £499/mo |
What SolidWP does well
- Brute force protection and login security (2FA, passkeys)
- File change monitoring — alerts when core files are modified
- Version management: auto-update WordPress, plugins, themes
- Security site check with grade report
- Strong brand — one of the original WordPress security plugins
- Solid Suite bundles backup, security, and forms
What WP HealthKit does differently
- SolidWP monitors a running site — it cannot read your plugin's PHP code for vulnerabilities before it's installed
- WP HealthKit audits at development time: find issues before they're shipped, not after they're exploited
- Catches code-level vulnerabilities: SQL injection in $wpdb queries, missing nonce checks, capability bypass, hardcoded credentials
- Covers PHPCS coding standards, PHPStan type safety, WooCommerce compatibility, and accessibility — not just runtime security
- No WordPress installation required — upload a ZIP file
- Companion plugin for continuous site monitoring — auto re-audit when plugins update
Where they overlap
Minimal. SolidWP secures the runtime environment. WP HealthKit secures the code that runs in it.
When to use both
- Agency managing client sites: audit custom plugins with WP HealthKit, harden all client sites with SolidSecurity
- Plugin developer: use WP HealthKit during development, recommend SolidWP to your users for production hardening
Decision framework
| If you need... | Use... |
|---|---|
| Brute force, 2FA, and login security for a live site | SolidWP |
| Audit your plugin's source code for vulnerabilities | WP HealthKit |
| File change monitoring on production servers | SolidWP |
| Pre-deployment security review of custom code | WP HealthKit |
| Both development and production security | Use both |
SolidWP pricing
SolidSecurity Pro $99/yr, Solid Suite from $199/yr
WP HealthKit pricing
Free (2 audits/mo), £4.99 single, £29/mo Pro, £149/mo Agency, £499/mo Enterprise
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