Forge12 Security – Firewall, Malware Scanner, 2FA & Login Security
v3.11.3by Forge12 Interactive GmbH · updated 5 days ago
Firewall, malware scanner, 2FA and login protection that keeps your visitors' data on your own server. No CDN, no tracking, made in Germany.
- Rank
- #17,888
- Up84 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 81
- 80+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.5K
- 1,522 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Forge12 Security at a glance
Forge12 Security is a WordPress plugin by Forge12 Interactive GmbH with 80+ active installs, the #17,888 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 22 times. It has no reviews yet. Version 3.11.3 came out on Nov 3, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 133 plugins tagged “login security”, it ranks #20. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats1.3K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Forge12 Security |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 183 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 75 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 155 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 84 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 51 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 113 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 82 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 91 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 59 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 12 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 81 · +44.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 81 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 81 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 71 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 70 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 61 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 58 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 61 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 57 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 56 |
Rank over time
#17,888 · up 2,552 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,888 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,972 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,953 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,614 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #18,933 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #19,184 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #19,160 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #19,396 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #20,075 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #19,717 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #21,279 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #20,503 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #20,440 |
Growth %
Average +3.12% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +7.04% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.43% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +12.90% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.64% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +5.17% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -4.92% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +12.96% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -5.26% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +1.79% |
Active installs band
80+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- So far:Rank #19184 → #17888Installs 60+ → 80+
- Released 3.11.3 (was 3.9.10)
- Rank #20503 → #18614Downloads -61.8%Installs 50+ → 70+
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
- Rank #20440 → #18933Downloads -42.5%Installs 50+ → 70+
- Released 3.9.10 (was 3.9.7)
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.965%
- v3.1135%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.11.3
- Requires WordPress
- 6.2
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 8.1
- First released
- Sep 30, 2026
- Last updated
- Nov 3, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Forge12 Security
How many websites use Forge12 Security?
Forge12 Security is active on 80+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,888 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Forge12 Security been downloaded?
1,522 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 22 times. See download stats
When was Forge12 Security last updated?
Version 3.11.3 came out on Nov 3, 2026 (5 days ago).
Is Forge12 Security compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Forge12 Security still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 5 days ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Forge12 Security have?
No one has reviewed Forge12 Security on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Forge12 Security?
The plugins most like Forge12 Security, by the tags they share, are Limit Login Attempts Security (1M+), Defender Security (80K+) and BulletProof Security (20K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 81 |
| Reported installs | 80+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.5K |
| Author | Forge12 Interactive GmbH |
| First released | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Version | 3.11.3 |
| Requires WP | 6.2 |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 |
| Last updated | Nov 3, 2026 |
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