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# Patchstack

> Patchstack is the leader in open-source vulnerability intelligence, providing the fastest and smartest vulnerability mitigation for WordPress websites through virtual patching.

## Main Pages

- [Homepage](https://patchstack.com/): Overview of Patchstack's vulnerability mitigation platform for WordPress websites
- [Pricing](https://patchstack.com/pricing/): Plans for developers, enterprises, and web hosting providers
- [RapidMitigate](https://patchstack.com/rapidmitigate/): Automated vulnerability mitigation that blocks threats with highly targeted rules
- [Application Security](https://patchstack.com/application-security/): Software Composition Analysis (SCA) scanning for WordPress
- [WordPress Security](https://patchstack.com/wordpress-security/): Comprehensive WordPress security protection overview
- [About](https://patchstack.com/about/): Company information, team, and mission

## Solutions

- [For Hosting Providers](https://patchstack.com/for-hosts/): Enterprise vulnerability mitigation for web hosting companies
- [For Agencies](https://patchstack.com/for-agencies/): Security management for WordPress agencies
- [For Plugin Developers](https://patchstack.com/for-plugins/): Managed Vulnerability Disclosure Program (mVDP) for plugin and theme developers
- [WooCommerce Security](https://patchstack.com/woocommerce-security/): Targeted security for WooCommerce stores
- [Security Auditing](https://patchstack.com/auditing/): Professional WordPress security auditing services

## Resources

- [Articles](https://patchstack.com/articles/): Security research, vulnerability reports, and WordPress security insights
- [Vulnerability Database](https://patchstack.com/database/): The largest open-source WordPress vulnerability database
- [Documentation](https://docs.patchstack.com/): Technical documentation and integration guides
- [Academy](https://patchstack.com/academy/welcome/): Educational resources for WordPress security
- [Bug Bounty](https://patchstack.com/bug-bounty/): Security researcher reward program
- [State of WordPress Security 2026](https://patchstack.com/whitepaper/state-of-wordpress-security-in-2026/): Annual report on WordPress vulnerability trends

## Comparisons

- [Patchstack vs Wordfence](https://patchstack.com/wordfence-alternative/): Feature comparison with Wordfence
- [Patchstack vs Sucuri](https://patchstack.com/sucuri-alternative/): Feature comparison with Sucuri
- [Patchstack vs WPScan](https://patchstack.com/wpscan-alternative/): Feature comparison with WPScan
- [Patchstack vs Jetpack](https://patchstack.com/jetpack-alternative/): Feature comparison with Jetpack
- [Patchstack vs MalCare](https://patchstack.com/malcare-alternative/): Feature comparison with MalCare
- [Patchstack vs SiteLock](https://patchstack.com/sitelock-alternative/): Feature comparison with SiteLock

## Key Facts

- Founded in 2021 (formerly WebARX, founded in 2018)
- Headquarters: Tallinn, Estonia
- 12,000+ highly targeted mitigation rules, the largest collection on the market
- 4,100+ vulnerabilities disclosed in 2024, of which 13% were highly exploitable
- 900+ plugins installed on millions of sites have Patchstack as a security point of contact
- Prevents up to 74% more vulnerability exploits compared to leading web application firewalls
- 4.9 stars on G2
- Products: RapidMitigate (virtual patching), Application Security (SCA), Threat Intelligence API, mVDP (Managed Vulnerability Disclosure Program)

## Contact

- Website: https://patchstack.com
- Documentation: https://docs.patchstack.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/patchstack/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/patchstackapp
- Discord: https://discord.gg/rkE8yxtNmS