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When it comes to WordPress security plugins, it is easy to find claims that the plugins protect websites from being hacked, but almost impossible to find any evidence that actually backs that up. With the BulletProof Security plugin there are lots of positive reviews and very few negative reviews, but the install count for the plugin has dropped considerably over the years, which suggests it isn’t doing such a great job. Even positive reviews suggest it doesn’t provide that much protection. As an example, take this review that suggests it is only detecting the aftereffects of hacks:
I love it as a webmaster so far this is and has been the best security for finding and quarantining those pesky injected files. [Read more]