DefendWP Firewall
v1.1.6by revmakx · updated 1 year ago
Get instant protection against vulnerabilities disclosed by security companies.
- Rank
- #4,131
- Down2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 3,180
- 3K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 13.3K
- 13,255 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
DefendWP Firewall at a glance
DefendWP Firewall is a WordPress plugin by revmakx with 3K+ active installs, the #4,131 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 15 times, 40% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1.6 came out on Jun 16, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 51 plugins tagged “vulnerability”, it ranks #9. It was first released in 2024.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats347 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | DefendWP Firewall |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 10 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 3,177 · -0.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3,177 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3,182 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3,168 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3,163 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3,166 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3,170 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3,178 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3,189 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3,185 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3,187 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3,196 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3,195 |
Rank over time
#4,131 · up 13 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,131 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #4,129 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,143 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,141 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,144 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,141 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,133 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #4,129 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #4,122 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,127 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #4,136 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #4,133 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #4,131 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #4,144 |
Growth %
Average -0.05% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.22% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.16% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.10% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.25% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.34% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.13% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.28% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +0.03% |
Active installs band
3K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #4133 → #4141
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.6
- Requires WordPress
- 6.2.0
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 8.1
- First released
- Oct 1, 2024
- Last updated
- Jun 16, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about DefendWP Firewall
How many websites use DefendWP Firewall?
DefendWP Firewall is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,131 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has DefendWP Firewall been downloaded?
13,255 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 15 times. See download stats
When was DefendWP Firewall last updated?
Version 1.1.6 came out on Jun 16, 2025 (1 year ago). See every release
Is DefendWP Firewall compatible with the latest WordPress?
DefendWP Firewall’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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 DefendWP Firewall have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep DefendWP Firewall up to date. See its security record
Is DefendWP Firewall still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does DefendWP Firewall have?
No one has reviewed DefendWP Firewall on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to DefendWP Firewall?
The plugins most like DefendWP Firewall, by the tags they share, are Wordfence Security (5M+), Kadence Security (700K+) and Sucuri Security (600K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 3,180 |
| Reported installs | 3K+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 13.3K |
| Author | revmakx |
| First released | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Version | 1.1.6 |
| Requires WP | 6.2.0 |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 |
| Last updated | Jun 16, 2025 |
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