How EasyWP keeps your WordPress site safer than ever

In many WordPress hosting reviews, site performance steals the spotlight. And don’t get me wrong, performance is super important. That’s why we’ve created one of the fastest, containerized, cloud hosting platforms in the world. But for the team at EasyWP, there’s another metric that we take just as seriously: security. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to keep your WordPress site safer than ever. 

Built on Namecheap’s trusted infrastructure and refined through years of research and innovation, EasyWP is not only fast but ready to rigorously protect your WordPress website against online threats. 

Independent verification you can trust

EasyWP’s superior security reputation isn’t just marketing talk. It’s backed by independent evaluation. For example, while cybersecurity firm UpGuard gives Bluehost a poor 303 out of 950 rating for overall security, Namecheap earns a significantly higher 797 score for maintaining one of the best security lineups in the hosting industry.

In a 2023 study, Review Signal awarded EasyWP an A+ rating for SSL encryption strength, placing it alongside only a handful of managed WordPress hosting providers that achieve top-tier ratings. 

SSL testing results

These independent benchmarks show how EasyWP’s consistent excellence not just in speed and uptime, but also in safeguarding user data, system files, and every other kind of information that flows through your WordPress site.

As Sean Garrity noted on HostingAdvice, “Simplicity, security, and affordability give Namecheap’s EasyWP a triple threat of appealing options to offer customers.” Meanwhile, HostingCanada observed that “Fortunately, EasyWP offers caching, simple backups, free SSL, and free CDN… Even newbies will be able to protect their site in a short space of time.”

Multi-layered defense with the EasyWP Guardian Suite

At the core of EasyWP’s protection is our Guardian suite, a collection of integrated tools that defend every layer of your website.

• HackGuardian locks down the WordPress file system, making it much harder for attackers to modify files or inject malicious code.
  
• MalwareGuardian automatically scans for and removes malware with optional Autoclean feature on higher-tier plans, while also letting you manually review flagged threats for full control.
  
• WordPress Automatic Updates ensures your core files, plugins, and themes stay current, with each update pre-scanned by MalwareGuardian and shielded by HackGuardian after the update is complete.

These tools, when used together, minimize vulnerabilities and defend against nearly all of the top causes of WordPress site security issues, including outdated plugins, insecure file access, and hidden malware.

Simplicity meets strong security

Security should strengthen your site, not complicate it. EasyWP’s security tools are designed for everyone, from developers to first-time website owners. Most features, such as enabling HackGuardian or initiating malware scans, take only a click or two in your EasyWP dashboard. There’s no need for third-party software, coding expertise, or outside subscriptions. Even free plan tiers include SSL and basic malware protection, power you’d pay extra for elsewhere.

Commitment to privacy and trust

Beyond technical protection, EasyWP reflects Namecheap’s long-standing commitment to online privacy and freedom. We’ve championed net neutrality and user data protection from day one, standing firmly against intrusive tracking and excessive data collection. 

And this commitment to privacy is longstanding. Going all the way back to 2018, the non-profit Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) openly thanked Namecheap for our commitment, saying, “We are grateful to Namecheap for including us in this year’s campaign and for standing on EFF’s side in numerous online rights battles over the years.”

Security made simple and free

All these protections are included at no extra cost on most EasyWP plans. Whether you’re starting a new blog or scaling an online store, you get world-class security that’s easy and automatic. You can relax knowing that up-to-date protection runs on your website around the clock.

And I can’t bring this to a close without mentioning that you control all of these features. While we make it easy to turn them on, we give you the power to control which security measures are right for your site. You have the freedom to use additional security tools, change your SSL certificate, and configure your website to meet your needs. It’s all up to you. 

WordPress security of the highest standard

Independent testing, free built-in protection, and seamless security integration make EasyWP one of the safest hosting platforms available today. We believe strong security should be simple, transparent, and accessible, because peace of mind shouldn’t cost extra.

Want to dive deeper into protecting your WordPress site? Check out our full library of WordPress security resources for step‑by‑step guides, expert tips, and the latest insights on keeping your website safe from online threats. Visit our WordPress security hub and start strengthening your site today.