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Jetpack: Boost WP Site Safety

Name: Jetpack: Boost WP Site Safety
Author: Automattic

Get a safer and faster WP site with Jetpack, backed by 1.8k+ GitHub stars, for founders using WordPress.

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1,834 stars889 forksPHPQuality 9/10Updated 7/19/2026100% free · open source

What it is

You install the Jetpack plugin on your WordPress site for added safety and performance.

What you can make with it

Safely and securely manage your WordPress site, with tools to boost traffic and help your business grow.

How it helps

Jetpack helps make your WordPress site safer by monitoring for security threats, and also improves its performance to speed up loading times.

Real use case example

"A founder wants to protect their WordPress site from hacking attempts. They install Jetpack, which sends them alerts about possible threats and provides tools to secure their site. They follow the security tips and recommendations Jetpack provides to ensure their site is safe."

If you're new

Pick this up when you have a basic understanding of WordPress and want to learn more about adding safety features to your site.

If you're senior

Reach for this when you need a reliable, expert-backed tool to enhance the security and performance of your WordPress site.

Common confusion cleared up

Many people assume Jetpack only provides marketing tools, but it also includes security and performance features, making it a one-stop-shop for WordPress site maintenance.

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Why we list it on WorkflowStacks: It's included in this marketplace because it's a popular, well-regarded tool for WordPress site maintenance and growth.

What it does

Jetpack provides a suite of security, performance, marketing, and design tools to make WordPress sites safer, faster, and more efficient, helping founders grow their traffic and online presence.

Install / run

Install the Jetpack plugin from the WordPress plugin directory or download it from https://github.com/Automattic/jetpack and upload it to your site.

When to use it

•You're looking to enhance the security of your WordPress site with features like malware scanning and firewall protection.
•You want to improve your site's performance and page load times with caching, CDN, and image optimization.
•You need to grow your site's traffic and engagement with marketing and SEO tools, including analytics and social sharing.

Quick start

1Activate the Jetpack plugin and connect it to your WordPress.com account to access its features.
2Configure the security settings in the Jetpack dashboard, including malware scanning and firewall protection.
3Enable the performance optimization features, such as caching and image optimization, to improve page load times.
4Set up the marketing and SEO tools, including analytics and social sharing, to grow your site's traffic and engagement.
5Customize the design and layout of your site using Jetpack's theme and widget options.

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To enable Jetpack's security features, go to the WordPress dashboard, click on 'Jetpack' in the left menu, and then click on 'Security' to configure the settings.

Heads up: To use Jetpack's features, you need a WordPress.com account, which requires a valid email address and password; you'll need to connect your site to WordPress.com during the Jetpack setup process.

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