BBQ Pro 3.8.1

Overview

BBQ Pro is a cutting-edge WordPress firewall plugin designed to safeguard your website against malicious attacks and harmful requests. Serving as a powerful yet lightweight web application firewall, it silently monitors and filters all incoming traffic to block suspicious URIs containing harmful code snippets such as base64_, eval(, or .exec(. Trusted by over 100,000 users worldwide, the free version of BBQ has already proven its reliability. BBQ Pro takes security to the next level by offering advanced protection features, extensive customization options, and comprehensive controls that empower website owners to tailor their firewall defense precisely to their needs. What sets BBQ Pro apart is its seamless plug-and-play functionality combined with deep customization capabilities — no complex configurations are required to get started, yet power users can fine-tune every pattern and rule to maximize protection. Unlike other firewalls that rely on Apache or .htaccess files, BBQ Pro operates independently, making it compatible with virtually any server environment, including Apache, Nginx, and Windows. With blazing-fast performance and near-zero false positives, BBQ Pro ensures your WordPress site stays secure without compromising speed or user experience.

Key Features

• Strong, Lightweight Firewall Security: Protect your WordPress site from SQL injections, executable file uploads, directory traversal attacks, and user-ID phishing with a firewall that runs silently and efficiently in the background.
• Plug-and-Play Functionality: Start protecting your website immediately—no configuration required. BBQ Pro’s easy setup allows even beginners to secure their site effortlessly.
• Fully Customizable Firewall Rules: Gain fine-grained control to edit, add, disable, or remove firewall patterns targeting URI, user agent, IP addresses, and more, ensuring precise protection tailored to your site’s unique needs.
• Advanced nG Firewall Technology: Built on 15+ years of experience, BBQ Pro includes proven rulesets from the 6G, 7G, and 8G Firewalls, offering industry-leading threat detection with near-zero false positives.
• One-Click Pattern Testing: Easily test basic, advanced, and custom firewall rules before applying them to your live site, allowing you to optimize protection with confidence and minimal downtime.
• Email Alerts & Custom Messaging: Receive instant email notifications of blocked requests and customize responses with tailored messages, redirects, and HTTP status codes for blocked traffic.
• Comprehensive Inline Documentation: Access detailed guidance and tips directly on every settings screen, simplifying firewall management and helping you harness BBQ Pro’s full capabilities.
• Real-Time Firewall Statistics: Monitor hit counts per pattern and view dynamic bar graphs to measure your firewall’s effectiveness and fine-tune rules based on actionable insights.
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: BBQ Pro works seamlessly on any server environment including Apache, Nginx, and Windows, and fully supports SSL/HTTPS sites without requiring .htaccess tweaks.
• Exclusive Tools for Easy Maintenance: Restore defaults, reset patterns, clear statistics, and manage firewall configurations with powerful built-in tools that simplify plugin upkeep.
• IP Whitelisting & Login Page Protection: Whitelist trusted IP addresses to avoid false blocks and add an extra layer of security to your WordPress login page against brute force attempts.
• Priority Support & Lifetime Updates: Enjoy premium support and automatic updates through the WordPress admin dashboard, backed by expert assistance and continuous enhancements with lifetime upgrade options available.