How long does setting up take?

Setting up Patchstack takes no more than a few minutes per installation. The data might need a few minutes to show up after a successful installation.

Will Patchstack slow down my websites?

Patchstack runs several tasks on each page load but based on tests from us and from our customers we have seen that Patchstack does not affect your website's performance in any significant or noticeable way. In fact, a test done by one of our users indicated that Patchstack is up to 10x lighter than competing security services.

Does Patchstack modify website code?

No. Patchstack's mitigation rules do not change the plugin or website code. Instead, they block suspicious activity from tampering with plugins.

Why protect against vulnerabilities and how is it different than scanning for malware?

Malware is most commonly injected by exploiting security vulnerabilities. Patchstack detects those vulnerabilities and automatically applies highly targeted mitigation rules that provide highly targeted, lightweight and effective way to hold off attacks to prevent any malware to get inside. Malware scanners on the other hand scan for already injected malware which means the website has already been compromised and infected which also requires a thorough clean-up. While having regular malware scans is important to cover your back, it's always better to prevent malware infections in the first place.

How can I migrate to Patchstack if I have a lot of sites?

We provide assisted setup if you have 20+ sites. Contact our support via the Intercom after you've signed up.

Best SiteLock alternative - Patchstack vs SiteLock for WordPress security

Patchstack vs SiteLock

Benefit	Patchstack	SiteLock
Vulnerability intelligence	#1 WordPress vulnerability discloser globally, fastest to protect against new vulnerabilities with exclusive intel for 700+ WordPress plugins	General security intel, slower response to new threats
Preventive security layer	13,000+ real-time virtual patches; WordPress specific protection modules	Generic web application firewall
Speed to mitigation	Warnings and protection (paid) 48h before intel is made public	Reactive response after threats are known
Reactive security layer (malware scanning)	None. Patchstack is focused on prevention but conflict-free to combine with scanning	Includes malware scanning and removal
Threat prioritization	Unique priority scoring with CVSS and exploitation activity to reduce alert fatigue	No threat prioritization
Customer support	Stellar human support in EU and US with <1h response time	Standard support via tickets & phone
Pricing	$79/mo for 25 websites (per-site cost $3.16/mo)	$13.50/mo per site

“Patchstack is like CrowdStrike, but for websites!”

“We highly recommend Patchstack to other companies looking to enhance their security posture. For us, Patchstack is a true partner in our security efforts...”

“I consider Patchstack the most exciting company in the WordPress (and soon wider open-source) security space.”

“Over the last 6 months, Patchstack has protected our users from 1.3 million vulnerabilities.”

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How does Patchstack work?

Patchstack provides the fastest real-time vulnerability management and proactive protection for WordPress sites.

Quick-connect

Use the plugin to connect your websites to a central dashboard

Early detection

Get prioritized alerts and protection up to 48h before other sources

Rapid mitigation

Real-time virtual patches auto-protect your sites from attacks

Resolve carefree

Remain protected and make sure nothing breaks when updating at your convenience

Patchstack identifies vulnerabilities using a vast database, supported by a motivated community of ethical hackers. It then automatically applies virtual patches, protecting against emerging threats up to 48h in advance, without altering site code. The central dashboard allows developers to manage updates and maintain security across all websites, without relying on plugin-based malware scanning.

How does SiteLock work?

SiteLock is a website security service that provides automated scanning, malware detection, and remediation to protect websites from cyber threats. It offers features such as daily website scans to identify vulnerabilities, malware removal to clean infected files, and a web application firewall (WAF) to block malicious traffic in real time.

Why is Patchstack better?

Patchstack provides specialized protection for WordPress by focusing on real-time virtual patching and plugin vulnerability detection, unlike SiteLock's broader website security approach. It offers tailored security with minimal impact on performance, helping prevent attacks before they occur.

New proactive approach

A vulnerability is detected on the website
A rule is auto-triggered only on-demand
The vulnerability is secured against attacks
User resolves the vulnerability by updating to the patched version when convenient

Old reactive approach

The website becomes vulnerable
The website is attacked and compromized
The website needs to be manually remediated
Website can be re-compromized until resolved

Fastest protection

#1 WordPress vulnerability discloser globally with exclusive intel for 400+ WordPress plugins

No code changes

Virtual patches do not change any code and cannot break the fidelity of websites.

Lightweight

Our connector plugin and virtual patches are reported up to 10x lighter than competitors.

Top SiteLock alternatives

Other alternatives include WPScan, Jetpack, Wordfence, Malcare, Sucuri and All-In-One Security, but Patchstack's focus on vulnerability management and attack prevention ensures that users can avoid malware infections altogether.

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