EDZNET Security Guard
v1.6.0by EDZNET · updated today
Requires 2FA for administrators, blocks new admin creation, refuses URL-credential logins, and emails you on admin logins. Locked to first admin.
- Rank
- #19,774
- Down4 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 61
- 60+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 802
- 802 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
EDZNET Security Guard at a glance
EDZNET Security Guard is a WordPress plugin by EDZNET with 60+ active installs, the #19,774 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.6.0 came out on Nov 8, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 115 plugins tagged “hardening”, it ranks #12. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats163 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | EDZNET Security Guard |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 61 · -4.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 61 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 61 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 64 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 64 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 63 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 63 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 64 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 63 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 64 |
Rank over time
#19,774 · down 84 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #19,774 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #19,770 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,007 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,016 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,036 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #19,686 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #19,730 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #19,699 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #19,658 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #19,709 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #19,723 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #19,572 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #19,708 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #19,690 |
Growth %
Average -0.37% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +15.09% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -17.19% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.59% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -1.56% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +1.59% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.56% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.59% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.56% |
Active installs band
60+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 60+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Judged on Nov 16, 2026
- Released 1.6.0 (was 1.5.3)
- So far:Rank #21007 → #19774Installs 50+ → 60+
- Released 1.5.3 (was 1.5.1)
- So far:Rank #21016 → #19774Installs 50+ → 60+
- Released 1.5.1 (was 1.4.4)
- So far:Rank #19699 → #19774
- Released 1.4.4 (was 1.4.3)
- Rank #19708 → #21036Installs 60+ → 50+
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.481%
- v1.519%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.6.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- First released
- Sep 3, 2026
- Last updated
- Nov 8, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about EDZNET Security Guard
How many websites use EDZNET Security Guard?
EDZNET Security Guard is active on 60+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #19,774 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has EDZNET Security Guard been downloaded?
802 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times. See download stats
When was EDZNET Security Guard last updated?
Version 1.6.0 came out on Nov 8, 2026 (22 hours ago).
Is EDZNET Security Guard compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is EDZNET Security Guard still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 22 hours ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does EDZNET Security Guard have?
No one has reviewed EDZNET Security Guard on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to EDZNET Security Guard?
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 61 |
| Reported installs | 60+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 802 |
| Author | EDZNET |
| First released | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Version | 1.6.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.8 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 |
| Last updated | Nov 8, 2026 |
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