CartShark Security
v1.0.17by rapidspike · updated 1 month ago
Protect your store from Magecart-style web skimming attacks. CartShark tracks and alerts on malicious JavaScript that could steal customer card data.
- Rank
- #65,999
- Down6,926 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 4
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 718
- 718 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
CartShark Security at a glance
CartShark Security is a WordPress plugin by rapidspike with fewer than 10 active installs, the #65,999 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.17 came out on Sep 17, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 3 plugins tagged “magecart”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats69 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | CartShark Security |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 4 · +33.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
Rank over time
#65,999 · up 2,327 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #65,999 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #59,073 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #74,001 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #67,899 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #66,752 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #58,680 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #57,626 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #68,326 |
Growth %
Average +2.92% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +33.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -40.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +66.67% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads -33.3%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.17
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jul 28, 2025
- Last updated
- Sep 17, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about CartShark Security
How many websites use CartShark Security?
CartShark Security is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #65,999 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has CartShark Security been downloaded?
718 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was CartShark Security last updated?
Version 1.0.17 came out on Sep 17, 2026 (1 month ago).
Is CartShark Security compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is CartShark Security still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does CartShark Security have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to CartShark Security?
The plugins most like CartShark Security, by the tags they share, are Wordfence Security (5M+), Jetpack (3M+) and Really Simple Security (3M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 4 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 718 |
| Author | rapidspike |
| First released | Jul 28, 2025 |
| Version | 1.0.17 |
| Requires WP | 5.8 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Sep 17, 2026 |
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