BulletProof Security
v7.2by AITpro · updated 2 months ago
WordPress Security Protection: Malware scanner, Firewall, Login Security, DB Backup, Anti-Spam...
- Rank
- #1,143
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 26,000
- 20K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 4.6M
- 4,574,842 all-time
- Rating
- 4.8/5
- 674 reviews
- Support resolved
- 100%
- 1 of 1 threads, last 2 months
BulletProof Security at a glance
BulletProof Security is a WordPress plugin by AITpro with 20K+ active installs, the #1,143 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 138 times, 6% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.8 out of 5 from 674 reviews. Version 7.2 came out on Aug 19, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 72 plugins tagged “secure”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats6.7K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | BulletProof Security |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 135 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 136 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 139 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 124 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 130 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 127 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 133 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 131 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 205 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 236 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 271 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 243 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 269 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 553 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 192 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 316 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 334 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 302 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 228 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 237 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 211 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 218 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 226 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 235 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 244 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 234 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 227 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 220 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 200 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 242 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 25,934 · -0.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 25,934 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 25,942 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 25,859 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 26,004 |
Rank over time
#1,143 · up 1 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | #1,143 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #1,143 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #1,144 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #1,144 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #1,144 |
Growth %
Average -0.09% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.32% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.56% |
Active installs band
20K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 20K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #1144 → #1143Downloads -44.6%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v7.255%
- v6.915%
- v7.15.7%
- Other24%
Rating trend
4.8★★★★★674 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 7.2
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Apr 29, 2010
- Last updated
- Aug 19, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about BulletProof Security
How many websites use BulletProof Security?
BulletProof Security is active on 20K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #1,143 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has BulletProof Security been downloaded?
4,574,842 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 138 times. See download stats
When was BulletProof Security last updated?
Version 7.2 came out on Aug 19, 2026 (2 months ago). See every release
Is BulletProof Security compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does BulletProof Security have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 19 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep BulletProof Security up to date. See its security record
Is BulletProof Security still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. Its authors resolved 1 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does BulletProof Security have?
4.8 out of 5 from 674 reviews on WordPress.org. 92% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to BulletProof Security?
The plugins most like BulletProof Security, by the tags they share, are Defender Security (80K+), All-In-One Security (AIOS) (1M+) and Security Optimizer (1M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.8
★★★★★
674 reviews
- 5 stars: 617 reviews, 92%
- 4 stars: 22 reviews, 3%
- 3 stars: 10 reviews, 1%
- 2 stars: 10 reviews, 1%
- 1 stars: 15 reviews, 2%
- Positive
- 95%4–5★
- Mixed
- 1%3★
- Critical
- 4%1–2★
- About 207 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 19 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 26,000 |
| Reported installs | 20K+ |
| Rating | 4.8 |
| Reviews | 674 |
| Total downloads | 4.6M |
| Author | AITpro |
| First released | Apr 29, 2010 |
| Version | 7.2 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Aug 19, 2026 |
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