Hide My WP Ghost
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$29.99 per year
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What is Hide My WP Ghost
Hide My WP Ghost is a WordPress security plugin focused on reducing automated attacks by obscuring common WordPress fingerprints (such as login URLs, wp-admin paths, and theme/plugin indicators). It is typically used by WordPress site owners and administrators who want to harden a site without deploying an external web application firewall or CDN-based security layer. The product emphasizes URL/path rewriting, fingerprint masking, and basic hardening checks within the WordPress environment. It operates as an in-site plugin rather than a perimeter security service.
WordPress fingerprint masking
The plugin focuses on hiding common WordPress identifiers that automated scanners use to target known paths and endpoints. It can change or mask default URLs (for example, login and admin-related routes) and reduce exposure of theme/plugin signals. This can lower noise from opportunistic bots that rely on default WordPress patterns. It is most relevant for WordPress-specific attack surface reduction rather than general web application security.
Plugin-based deployment model
Deployment typically involves installing and configuring a WordPress plugin, which can be simpler than routing traffic through an external proxy or DNS-based service. Changes are applied within the WordPress application layer, which can be useful for administrators who cannot modify hosting/network controls. The approach fits small to mid-sized WordPress sites that want incremental hardening. It also allows site-specific configuration without requiring changes across multiple domains or apps.
Configurable URL rewriting rules
The product provides configuration options to rewrite or relocate sensitive endpoints and resources to non-default paths. This can help reduce direct exposure of predictable endpoints used in brute-force and enumeration attempts. Configuration-driven controls can be adjusted per site and rolled back if needed. For WordPress administrators, this provides a practical mechanism to implement “security by obscurity” measures alongside other controls.
Not a full WAF replacement
Hiding WordPress fingerprints does not address many common web risks such as injection flaws, business-logic abuse, credential stuffing at scale, or advanced bot mitigation. The product does not function as a network-edge web application firewall with managed rulesets and global threat intelligence. Organizations needing broader application security controls typically require additional layers (WAF, rate limiting, vulnerability scanning, monitoring). As a result, it is best treated as a hardening component rather than a complete security program.
Risk of site compatibility issues
URL rewriting and path changes can conflict with themes, plugins, caching layers, or custom integrations that assume default WordPress routes. Misconfiguration can lead to broken login flows, blocked AJAX endpoints, or unexpected 404/redirect behavior. Troubleshooting may require WordPress and server rewrite knowledge (e.g., .htaccess/Nginx rules). This can increase operational overhead compared with solutions that do not modify application routes.
Limited enterprise visibility and reporting
As a WordPress plugin, reporting and centralized visibility are typically narrower than platforms designed for multi-application security operations. It may not provide the same level of consolidated dashboards, alerting integrations, or compliance-oriented reporting expected by larger teams. Multi-site governance (standard policies, role-based administration, audit trails) can be harder to manage at scale. Teams with many properties often pair it with external monitoring and security tooling.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ghost 1 (Yearly) | $29.99 per year (site shows renewal/"next year bill" $23.99) | 1 website license; Premium support & updates for 1 year; security features (hide WP paths, firewall, 2FA, activity logs). |
| Ghost 5 (Yearly) | $149 per year (site shows discounted/next year bill $52.50) | 5 website licenses; same feature set; labelled "Best Seller". |
| Ghost 10 (Yearly) | $299 per year (site shows discounted/next year bill $90.00) | 10 website licenses; full feature set. |
| Ghost All (Yearly) | $640 per year (site shows discounted/next year bill $192.00) | Unlimited websites; full feature set. |
| Ghost 5 LTD (Lifetime) | $180 one-time (displayed on site as LTD price) | Lifetime (one-time) license for 5 websites; limited-time/discounted (LTD) offer. |
| Ghost 10 LTD (Lifetime) | $360 one-time (displayed on site as LTD price) | Lifetime (one-time) license for 10 websites; LTD offer. |
| Ghost 200 LTD (Lifetime) | $640 one-time (displayed on site as LTD price) | Lifetime license for 200 websites; LTD offer. |
| Ghost All LTD (Lifetime) | $640 (or site shows variant $370–$640 depending on promotional page) one-time | Lifetime unlimited websites (agency LTD bundle); promotional prices vary across site pages. |
| Ghost All LTD-WL (Lifetime, White-Label) | $1,070 one-time (site shows multiple promotional values) | Lifetime unlimited sites + white-label option (agency-level). |
Notes: Prices above are taken directly from the product pricing pages on the vendor site (hidemywpghost.com). The site displays both "Yearly" and "Lifetime (LTD)" pricing views and shows promotional/discounted prices and "next year bill" renewal amounts; some prices vary by promotion on different site pages (e.g., Black Friday). See vendor pricing page for the exact, current displayed values.
