WP Ghost with Anti-Malware Security (GOTMLS) – Compatible with No Overlap
October 20, 2021
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 Anti-Malware Security (GOTMLS) are fully compatible with almost no feature overlap. WP Ghost focuses on hack prevention through path security, firewall, and security headers. Anti-Malware Security focuses on malware detection and removal with definition-based scanning. They address completely different security layers – prevention (WP Ghost) and cleanup (Anti-Malware). Both can run fully active.
How They Work Together
WP Ghost prevents attacks by reducing the attack surface – bots cannot find vulnerable files when paths are changed, and malicious request patterns are blocked by the 7G/8G firewall before they reach PHP. Anti-Malware Security detects and removes malware that has already infected your site – it scans files against a definition database and patches known vulnerabilities like Revolution Slider exploits. Together, WP Ghost stops attacks before they succeed, and Anti-Malware catches anything that gets through.
Because the feature sets are almost entirely separate, no “choose one” configuration is needed. Both plugins can be fully active with all features enabled.
Feature Comparison
| Feature Category | WP Ghost | Anti-Malware |
|---|---|---|
| Path Security (wp-admin, login, plugins, themes, uploads, REST API) | Yes | – |
| 7G and 8G Firewall | Yes | – |
| Security Headers (HSTS, CSP, X-Frame-Options) | Yes | – |
| Two-Factor Authentication (Code, Email, Passkeys) | Yes | – |
| Brute Force Protection & reCAPTCHA | Yes | – |
| Country Blocking | Yes | – |
| Text, URL, and CDN Mapping | Yes | – |
| Malware Scanner (definition-based) | – | Yes |
| Automatic Malware Removal | – | Yes |
| Known Vulnerability Patching (Revolution Slider, timthumb) | – | Yes |
| Definition Updates for New Threats | – | Yes |
| Activity Log & Email Alerts | Yes | – |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the two plugins conflict?
No. They operate on different levels with almost no overlap. WP Ghost prevents attacks, Anti-Malware scans and removes infections. Both can run fully active without configuration adjustments.
Do I need Anti-Malware if I use WP Ghost?
WP Ghost focuses on prevention. Anti-Malware adds detection and cleanup for cases where malware has already been injected (from before WP Ghost was installed, from compromised admin credentials, or from hosting-level breaches). If you want a safety net for post-infection cleanup, Anti-Malware is a useful addition.
Does Anti-Malware’s scanner work with WP Ghost’s changed paths?
Yes. Anti-Malware scans files on disk at their physical locations, not through URL paths. WP Ghost changes URL paths in the browser, not file locations on the server. The scanner works normally.
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 path security features.
Brute Force Protection – add login protection Anti-Malware does not include.
Header Security – enable security headers.
Compatibility Plugins List – all tested security plugins.
Website Security Check – verify your configuration.
