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WebDefender Security – Protection & AntiSpam

v5.0.2.1

by CobWeb Security Ltd. · updated 9 months ago

PRO Security – Antivirus Scanner, 2-Layer Protection Hide Security, Brute Force Security & Antispam, Security Website and Security Hardening.

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Rank
#6,529
Up9 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,250
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
278.4K
278,435 all-time
Rating
4.0/5
18 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +15.8% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~4mo

WebDefender Security at a glance

WebDefender Security is a WordPress plugin by CobWeb Security Ltd. with 1K+ active installs, the #6,529 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 22 times, 16% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 18 reviews. Version 5.0.2.1 came out on Jan 20, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 12 plugins tagged “security plugin”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2016.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

745 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
WebDefender Security Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.50Oct 11Oct 16Oct 21Oct 26Oct 30Nov 4Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateWebDefender Security
Nov 9, 202628
Nov 8, 202626
Nov 7, 202617
Nov 6, 202623
Nov 5, 202619
Nov 4, 202622
Nov 3, 202622
Nov 2, 202623
Nov 1, 202686
Oct 31, 202623
Oct 30, 202621
Oct 29, 202619
Oct 28, 202621
Oct 27, 202622
Oct 26, 202626
Oct 25, 202626
Oct 24, 202617
Oct 23, 202620
Oct 22, 202631
Oct 21, 202625
Oct 20, 202620
Oct 19, 202624
Oct 18, 202617
Oct 17, 202622
Oct 16, 202619
Oct 15, 202614
Oct 14, 202664
Oct 13, 202620
Oct 12, 202613
Oct 11, 202615

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,246 · -2.5% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 14 days across 1 series.1.2K1.3K1.3KOct 27Oct 29Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 8Nov 10Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 10, 20261,246
Nov 9, 20261,245
Nov 8, 20261,245
Nov 7, 20261,250
Nov 5, 20261,253
Nov 4, 20261,253
Nov 3, 20261,246
Nov 2, 20261,248
Nov 1, 20261,245
Oct 31, 20261,244
Oct 30, 20261,246
Oct 29, 20261,242
Oct 28, 20261,244
Oct 27, 20261,278

Rank over time

#6,529 · up 41 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 15 days across 1 series.#6.5K#6.6KOct 27Oct 29Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 8Nov 10Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 10, 2026#6,529
Nov 9, 2026#6,538
Nov 8, 2026#6,544
Nov 7, 2026#6,528
Nov 6, 2026#6,530
Nov 5, 2026#6,525
Nov 4, 2026#6,532
Nov 3, 2026#6,545
Nov 2, 2026#6,534
Nov 1, 2026#6,544
Oct 31, 2026#6,542
Oct 30, 2026#6,546
Oct 29, 2026#6,566
Oct 28, 2026#6,575
Oct 27, 2026#6,570

Growth %

Average -0.18% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 13 days across 1 series.-2%0%2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 8Nov 10
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DateGrowth
Nov 10, 2026+0.08%
Nov 9, 20260.00%
Nov 8, 2026-0.40%
Nov 7, 2026-0.12%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 2026+0.56%
Nov 3, 2026-0.16%
Nov 2, 2026+0.24%
Nov 1, 2026+0.08%
Oct 31, 2026-0.16%
Oct 30, 2026+0.32%
Oct 29, 2026-0.16%
Oct 28, 2026-2.66%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 15 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 8Nov 10Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 10, 20261K+
Nov 9, 20261K+
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #6575 → #6525Downloads +7%
    • Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11

Versions in use

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

  • v5.090%
  • Other9.9%

Rating trend

4.0★★★★★18 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
5.0.2.1
Requires WordPress
2.8
Tested up to
6.9.11
Requires PHP
–
First released
Aug 12, 2016
Last updated
Jan 20, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about WebDefender Security

How many websites use WebDefender Security?

WebDefender Security is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,529 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has WebDefender Security been downloaded?

278,435 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 22 times. See download stats

When was WebDefender Security last updated?

Version 5.0.2.1 came out on Jan 20, 2026 (9 months ago). See every release

Is WebDefender Security compatible with the latest WordPress?

WebDefender Security’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 WebDefender Security have known security vulnerabilities?

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

Is WebDefender Security still maintained?

Its last release was 9 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does WebDefender Security have?

4.0 out of 5 from 18 reviews on WordPress.org. 72% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to WebDefender Security?

The plugins most like WebDefender Security, by the tags they share, are Security Optimizer (1M+), NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) (100K+) and MalCare WordPress Security Plugin (100K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.0

★★★★★

18 reviews

  • 5 stars: 13 reviews, 72%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 1 reviews, 6%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 4 reviews, 22%
Positive
72%4–5★
Mixed
6%3★
Critical
22%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.

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WebDefender Security
Estimated installs≈ 1,250
Reported installs1K+
Rating4.0
Reviews18
Total downloads278.4K
AuthorCobWeb Security Ltd.
First releasedAug 12, 2016
Version5.0.2.1
Requires WP2.8
Requires PHP–
Last updatedJan 20, 2026

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