BrandBees Malware Guardian
v1.0.1by BrandBees · updated 6 months ago
Scans WordPress files and database for malware indicators with practical cleanup workflows and backups.
- Rank
- #25,915
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 26
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 588
- 588 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
BrandBees Malware Guardian at a glance
BrandBees Malware Guardian is a WordPress plugin by BrandBees with 20+ active installs, the #25,915 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 25% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.1 came out on Apr 29, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 4 plugins tagged “malware detection”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats45 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | BrandBees Malware Guardian |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 26 · -3.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 27 |
Rank over time
#25,915 · down 162 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #25,915 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #26,073 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #26,007 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #25,809 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #25,838 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #25,751 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #25,932 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #25,925 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #25,898 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #25,753 |
Growth %
Average -0.29% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.70% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Apr 16, 2026
- Last updated
- Apr 29, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about BrandBees Malware Guardian
How many websites use BrandBees Malware Guardian?
BrandBees Malware Guardian is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #25,915 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has BrandBees Malware Guardian been downloaded?
588 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was BrandBees Malware Guardian last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Apr 29, 2026 (6 months ago).
Is BrandBees Malware Guardian compatible with the latest WordPress?
BrandBees Malware Guardian’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is BrandBees Malware Guardian still maintained?
Its last release was 6 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does BrandBees Malware Guardian have?
No one has reviewed BrandBees Malware Guardian on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to BrandBees Malware Guardian?
The plugins most like BrandBees Malware Guardian, by the tags they share, are Wordfence Security (5M+), NinjaScanner (40K+) and Sucuri Security (600K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 26 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 588 |
| Author | BrandBees |
| First released | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.8 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Apr 29, 2026 |
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