WP Ghost with WP Security Ninja – Compatible Configuration and Feature Comparison
June 19, 2024
This tutorial has moved to the new WP Ghost Knowledge Base where each feature is presented in detail.
WP Ghost (formerly Hide My WP Ghost) and WP Security Ninja are compatible and complement each other. WP Ghost focuses on hack prevention through path security, 7G/8G firewall, and security headers. Security Ninja focuses on vulnerability auditing with 50+ security tests, malware scanning, core file integrity checks, and automatic updates. Enable shared features (brute force, firewall) in one plugin only.
How They Work Together
WP Ghost and Security Ninja address different security priorities. WP Ghost reduces the attack surface by changing paths, blocking bots with server-level firewall rules, and adding security headers. Security Ninja audits your site’s security posture with 50+ automated tests (outdated software, weak passwords, file permissions), scans for malware, monitors core file integrity, and auto-updates vulnerable plugins. WP Ghost prevents attacks from happening. Security Ninja finds and fixes vulnerabilities that make attacks possible.
What to Activate in Each Plugin
Use WP Ghost for:
All path changes, hide old paths, hide common files, 7G/8G firewall, security headers, 2FA with passkeys, brute force protection with reCAPTCHA, country blocking, text/URL/CDN mapping, magic link login, temporary logins, and change paths in cached files.
Use Security Ninja for:
50+ security tests and vulnerability audit, malware scanner, core file integrity checks, automatic updates for core/themes/plugins, and scheduled security scans.
Choose one plugin for shared features:
Both offer brute force protection, firewall rules, and IP blocking. Enable these in one plugin only. WP Ghost is recommended for brute force (it covers login, register, lost password, comments, and WooCommerce forms). Security Ninja is recommended for its application firewall if you prefer its rule set over WP Ghost’s 7G/8G approach.
Feature Comparison
| Feature Category | WP Ghost | Security Ninja |
|---|---|---|
| Path Security (wp-admin, login, plugins, themes, uploads, REST API) | Yes | – |
| 7G and 8G Firewall | Yes | – |
| Application Firewall | – | Yes |
| Security Headers (HSTS, CSP, X-Frame-Options) | Yes | – |
| Country Blocking | Yes | – |
| Two-Factor Authentication (Code, Email, Passkeys) | Yes | – |
| Magic Link Login & Temporary Logins | Yes | – |
| Brute Force Protection (login, register, lost password, comments) | Yes | Login only |
| IP Blacklist / Whitelist | Yes | Yes |
| Text, URL, and CDN Mapping | Yes | – |
| 50+ Security Tests & Vulnerability Audit | – | Yes |
| Malware Scanner | – | Yes |
| Core File Integrity Check | – | Yes |
| Automatic Updates (Core, Themes, Plugins) | – | Yes |
| Activity Log & Email Alerts | Yes | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the two plugins conflict?
Not if you avoid enabling the same feature in both. Enable brute force protection and firewall in one plugin only. Path security is unique to WP Ghost and security testing/malware scanning is unique to Security Ninja — these will not conflict.
Do I need Security Ninja if I use WP Ghost?
WP Ghost covers prevention. Security Ninja adds auditing (finding vulnerabilities before attackers do), detection (malware scanning), and maintenance (auto-updates). If you want proactive vulnerability discovery and automatic patching, Security Ninja is a useful addition.
Does Security Ninja’s scanner work with changed paths?
Yes. Security Ninja scans files at their physical locations on disk, not through URL paths. WP Ghost changes URL paths, not file locations.
Does WP Ghost modify WordPress core files?
No. WP Ghost uses rewrite rules and WordPress hooks. No core files modified. Deactivating restores all defaults.
Related Tutorials
Customize All WordPress Paths – configure WP Ghost’s unique path security features.
Brute Force Protection – configure brute force in WP Ghost.
Header Security – enable security headers unique to WP Ghost.
Compatibility Plugins List – all tested security plugins.
Website Security Check – verify your combined configuration.
