Atomic Edge Security – Firewall, Malware Scan and Login Security
v2.9.4by shift8 · updated 1 month ago
WordPress firewall with cloud WAF rules, malware scanning, 2FA, vulnerability checks, IP blocking, and real-time security logs.
- Rank
- #7,782
- Up17 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 747
- 700+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.9K
- 2,915 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Atomic Edge Security at a glance
Atomic Edge Security is a WordPress plugin by shift8 with 700+ active installs, the #7,782 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 15 times, 32% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 2.9.4 came out on Oct 2, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 77 plugins tagged “scanner”, it ranks #9. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats441 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Atomic Edge Security |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 58 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 18 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 11 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 746 · +1.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 746 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 745 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 746 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 747 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 746 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 750 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 733 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 734 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 732 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 732 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 737 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 734 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 736 |
Rank over time
#7,782 · up 127 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #7,782 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,799 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,794 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,788 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,788 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,797 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,768 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,892 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,883 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,900 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,905 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,880 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,914 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,909 |
Growth %
Average +0.10% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.13% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.13% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.53% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +2.32% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.27% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.68% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.41% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.27% |
Active installs band
700+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 700+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #7914 → #7788Downloads +61.9%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.593%
- v2.97.3%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.9.4
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jan 29, 2026
- Last updated
- Oct 2, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Atomic Edge Security
How many websites use Atomic Edge Security?
Atomic Edge Security is active on 700+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,782 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Atomic Edge Security been downloaded?
2,915 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 15 times. See download stats
When was Atomic Edge Security last updated?
Version 2.9.4 came out on Oct 2, 2026 (1 month ago).
Is Atomic Edge Security compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Atomic Edge Security still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Atomic Edge Security have?
5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Atomic Edge Security?
The plugins most like Atomic Edge Security, by the tags they share, are Wordfence Security (5M+), Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal (40K+) and Limit Login Attempts Security (1M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 747 |
| Reported installs | 700+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 2.9K |
| Author | shift8 |
| First released | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Version | 2.9.4 |
| Requires WP | 5.8 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 2, 2026 |
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