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This site is protected by Stack Guard
The site you came from runs Stack Guard, a WordPress security plugin, and its owner chose to show it. Here is what that means for you, and how to protect your own site.
For visitors
What protected by Stack Guard means for you
Stack Guard works behind the scenes on the site's own server. These are the kinds of protection a site owner can switch on.
Sign-in is guarded
Password guessing is stopped with lockouts, and the site's team can use two-factor sign-in.
Files are watched
The site can be scanned for malware and for changes to WordPress's own files.
Your browser is protected
Security headers tell your browser how to guard against clickjacking and other tricks.
Nothing about you is tracked
The badge is a plain link. It does not track you, and Stack Guard's records stay on the site's own server.
For site owners
Run a WordPress site? Get the same protection free.
Stack Guard Free has no time limit and no key. It hides your sign-in page, adds two-factor, stops password guessing, scans for malware and keeps verified backups.
- Free on unlimited sites
- Every feature starts switched off, so nothing changes until you choose
- Add the badge yourself from the Appearance tab
The badge, three ways
Light, dark, or matching your footer text. Place it under the footer, in a corner, or anywhere with a shortcode.
Questions
Protected by Stack Guard: questions
What does protected by Stack Guard mean?
The site runs Stack Guard, a WordPress security plugin, and its owner has chosen to show the badge. It means someone is actively looking after the site's security. No badge can promise a site will never have a problem.
Is it safe to use a site protected by Stack Guard?
The badge shows the owner takes security seriously. As on any site, check the address bar shows the right address and a padlock before you enter personal or payment details.
Did clicking the badge share anything about me?
Only what any link does: this site can see you arrived from the badge, through standard campaign tags in the link. Nothing is tracked on the site you came from.
How do I add the protected by Stack Guard badge to my site?
Install Stack Guard, open the Appearance tab, and switch on the protection badge. It is free on every plan, with a light, dark or match-your-site style.
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