WordPress Plugins
Premium WordPress Plugins, Included Free
Hummingbird, Smartcrawl, and Defender—trusted by millions of WordPress sites worldwide. With Aegisys managed hosting, you get these WPMUDEV® premium tools at no extra cost, fully configured and monitored 24/7.
"Three powerful tools. One mission: make your WordPress site faster, more discoverable, and bulletproof."
— Doc, Aegisys
Three Powerful Tools, Zero Extra Cost
WPMUDEV® is trusted by over 1 million websites. Aegisys includes three of their most impactful plugins with every managed WordPress hosting plan. No credit card required. No activation hoops. They're ready to go from day one.
Hummingbird
Performance optimization without complexity. Hummingbird handles compression, caching, image optimization, and minification automatically—so your WordPress site loads faster for every visitor, worldwide.
What it does:
- ✓ Automatic page & object caching
- ✓ Lazy-load images
- ✓ CSS & JavaScript minification
- ✓ Asset optimization & compression
- ✓ Performance monitoring & reports
Smartcrawl
SEO made simple. Smartcrawl audits your WordPress site, suggests improvements, handles schema markup, and monitors your search rankings—so you can focus on content while Smartcrawl keeps you visible to Google.
What it does:
- ✓ SEO audits & recommendations
- ✓ Schema.org structured markup
- ✓ Keyword optimization tracking
- ✓ Sitemap generation & submission
- ✓ Search ranking monitoring
Defender
Enterprise-grade security for WordPress. Defender scans for malware, blocks attacks, hardens your site, and alerts Aegisys's team instantly—so threats are stopped before they impact your site.
What it does:
- ✓ Real-time malware scanning
- ✓ Brute-force attack protection
- ✓ Two-factor authentication
- ✓ Security hardening & lockdown
- ✓ Instant threat alerts & response
How These Plugins Work With Aegisys
Included, Not Optional
All three come activated and configured with every Aegisys managed WordPress hosting plan. No upsell. No addon cost. Just part of what you get.
We Handle the Setup
Aegisys configures each plugin for optimal performance based on your site. We tune caching, security rules, and monitoring—so they work out of the box.
24/7 Monitoring & Support
Our team monitors Defender alerts, tracks performance metrics from Hummingbird, and responds to issues instantly. You get plugin expertise + hosting support in one.
À La Carte Flexibility
Not all sites need all plugins in the same way. If you manage your site differently or prefer other tools, Aegisys can help you optimize which plugins you use and resolve any conflicts.
Common Questions
Are these plugins always active on my site?
They're installed and activated by default. You control them from your WordPress admin dashboard. Want to disable one? No problem—Aegisys can help you optimize which plugins work best for your setup.
What if I don't want to use one of these plugins?
You're not forced to use them. However, most sites benefit from all three. If you prefer different tools or suspect a plugin conflict, reach out to Aegisys—our team will help you determine the best plugin configuration for your specific needs.
Can plugins conflict with each other?
Plugin conflicts can happen in any WordPress environment. Aegisys configured these three to work harmoniously and has tested them across thousands of sites. If you add other plugins and experience issues, our support team is here to troubleshoot and resolve them.
What if my site builds or manages WordPress differently?
Every site is unique. Some use custom caching solutions, headless setups, or specific plugin stacks. Aegisys treats plugin optimization as a collaborative process—we assess your site, recommend the right plugins for your use case, and help implement the best-performing stack.
Are these the latest versions of the plugins?
Yes. Aegisys keeps all plugins up-to-date automatically. You benefit from the latest features, security patches, and performance improvements without lifting a finger.
Do these plugins work with my existing WordPress setup?
WPMUDEV plugins are built for WordPress and compatible with virtually all themes and plugins. They've been tested on millions of sites. That said, if you have edge-case compatibility concerns, Aegisys support can validate before activation.
What You Get When You Bundle
Hummingbird, Smartcrawl, and Defender together form the application layer of Aegisys's security and performance strategy. Paired with our infrastructure (NVMe, CDN, Canadian data residency), SOC 2 certification, and Hero Support, you're getting enterprise-grade WordPress hosting without the enterprise price.
Speed
3X faster
Hummingbird + NVMe + CDN
SEO
Visible
Smartcrawl + site optimization
Security
Protected
Defender + SOC 2 + 24/7 monitoring
Ready to get these plugins working for your site?
Move your WordPress site to Aegisys managed hosting and start using Hummingbird, Smartcrawl, and Defender today—fully configured, monitored, and supported.