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CrowdSec

v2.13.1

by CrowdSec - lightweight and collaborative security engine · updated 10 months ago

This plugin blocks detected attackers or displays them a captcha to check they are not bots.

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Rank
#4,301
Up7 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 2,620
2K+ reported · High
Total downloads
62.3K
62,321 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
5 reviews
Support resolved
0%
0 of 2 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +28.9% (30d)·Toward 3K+ · ETA ~16d

CrowdSec at a glance

CrowdSec is a WordPress plugin by CrowdSec - lightweight and collaborative security engine with 2K+ active installs, the #4,301 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 28 times, 29% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 2.13.1 came out on Jan 9, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 21 plugins tagged “ip blocker”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2021.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

811 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
CrowdSec Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.2040Oct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateCrowdSec
Nov 7, 202624
Nov 6, 202638
Nov 5, 202631
Nov 4, 202641
Nov 3, 202631
Nov 2, 202632
Nov 1, 202625
Oct 31, 202624
Oct 30, 202624
Oct 29, 202630
Oct 28, 202622
Oct 27, 202622
Oct 26, 202633
Oct 25, 202624
Oct 24, 202649
Oct 23, 202629
Oct 22, 202650
Oct 21, 202641
Oct 20, 202624
Oct 19, 202625
Oct 18, 202617
Oct 17, 202617
Oct 16, 202617
Oct 15, 202613
Oct 14, 202632
Oct 13, 202627
Oct 12, 202622
Oct 11, 202615
Oct 10, 202618
Oct 9, 202614

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 2,626 · +1.4% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.2.6K2.6KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20262,626
Nov 7, 20262,621
Nov 5, 20262,608
Nov 4, 20262,606
Nov 3, 20262,609
Nov 2, 20262,604
Nov 1, 20262,608
Oct 31, 20262,606
Oct 30, 20262,602
Oct 29, 20262,588
Oct 28, 20262,589
Oct 27, 20262,590

Rank over time

#4,301 · up 86 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#4.3K#4.4KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#4,301
Nov 7, 2026#4,308
Nov 6, 2026#4,316
Nov 5, 2026#4,321
Nov 4, 2026#4,323
Nov 3, 2026#4,321
Nov 2, 2026#4,326
Nov 1, 2026#4,324
Oct 31, 2026#4,329
Oct 30, 2026#4,340
Oct 29, 2026#4,366
Oct 28, 2026#4,373
Oct 27, 2026#4,371
Oct 16, 2026#4,387

Growth %

Average +0.12% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.5%0%0.5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026+0.19%
Nov 7, 2026+0.25%
Nov 5, 2026+0.08%
Nov 4, 2026-0.12%
Nov 3, 2026+0.19%
Nov 2, 2026-0.15%
Nov 1, 2026+0.08%
Oct 31, 2026+0.15%
Oct 30, 2026+0.54%
Oct 29, 2026-0.04%
Oct 28, 2026-0.04%

Active installs band

2K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.1.9K2K2.1KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20262K+
Nov 7, 20262K+
Nov 6, 20262K+
Nov 5, 20262K+
Nov 4, 20262K+
Nov 3, 20262K+
Nov 2, 20262K+
Nov 1, 20262K+
Oct 31, 20262K+
Oct 30, 20262K+
Oct 29, 20262K+
Oct 28, 20262K+
Oct 27, 20262K+
Oct 16, 20262K+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #4373 → #4321Downloads +29.2%
    • Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v2.1393%
  • Other7.2%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.13.1
Requires WordPress
4.9
Tested up to
6.9.11
Requires PHP
7.2
First released
Jan 14, 2021
Last updated
Jan 9, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about CrowdSec

How many websites use CrowdSec?

CrowdSec is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,301 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has CrowdSec been downloaded?

62,321 times in total since 2021. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 28 times. See download stats

When was CrowdSec last updated?

Version 2.13.1 came out on Jan 9, 2026 (9 months ago). See every release

Is CrowdSec compatible with the latest WordPress?

CrowdSec’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.

Does CrowdSec have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for CrowdSec. See its security record

Is CrowdSec still maintained?

Its last release was 9 months ago. Its authors resolved 0 of the 2 support threads opened in the last two months.

What rating does CrowdSec have?

5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to CrowdSec?

The plugins most like CrowdSec, by the tags they share, are WPBruiser Security (10K+), Login Security Captcha (10K+) and Captcha by BestWebSoft (10K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review 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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CrowdSec
Estimated installs≈ 2,620
Reported installs2K+
Rating5.0
Reviews5
Total downloads62.3K
AuthorCrowdSec - lightweight and collaborative security engine
First releasedJan 14, 2021
Version2.13.1
Requires WP4.9
Requires PHP7.2
Last updatedJan 9, 2026

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