Batch REST Guard
v1.2.5by vladanrs · updated 3 months ago
Block wp2shell REST batch attacks (CVE-2026-63030). Detect fake admins and backdoor plugins. Extra security for hacked sites.
- Rank
- #15,993
- Down103 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 124
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 634
- 634 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Batch REST Guard at a glance
Batch REST Guard is a WordPress plugin by vladanrs with 100+ active installs, the #15,993 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 20% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2.5 came out on Aug 10, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. It leads the 5 plugins tagged “exploit”. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats173 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Batch REST Guard |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 124 · -3.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 124 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 126 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 125 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 124 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 121 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 126 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 124 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 125 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 125 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 126 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 125 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 128 |
Rank over time
#15,993 · down 9 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15,993 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #15,890 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #15,878 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #16,013 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #16,147 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,879 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,967 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15,929 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #15,936 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15,916 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #15,965 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #15,984 |
Growth %
Average -0.26% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -1.59% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.40% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.81% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +2.48% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -3.97% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.61% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.80% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.79% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.80% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.34% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.5
- Requires WordPress
- 4.1
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- First released
- Aug 10, 2026
- Last updated
- Aug 10, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Batch REST Guard
How many websites use Batch REST Guard?
Batch REST Guard is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #15,993 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Batch REST Guard been downloaded?
634 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Batch REST Guard last updated?
Version 1.2.5 came out on Aug 10, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is Batch REST Guard compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Is Batch REST Guard still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Batch REST Guard have?
No one has reviewed Batch REST Guard on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Batch REST Guard?
The plugins most like Batch REST Guard, by the tags they share, are Wordfence Security (5M+), Kadence Security (700K+) and Sucuri Security (600K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 124 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 634 |
| Author | vladanrs |
| First released | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Version | 1.2.5 |
| Requires WP | 4.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 |
| Last updated | Aug 10, 2026 |
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