Gauntlet Security
v1.4.1by Cornelius Bergen · updated 10 years ago
Performs a detailed security analysis of your WordPress installation. Provides specific instructions on how to make your site more secure.
- Rank
- #20,863
- Up63 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 53
- 50+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8.8K
- 8,847 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 8 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Gauntlet Security at a glance
Gauntlet Security is a WordPress plugin by Cornelius Bergen with 50+ active installs, the #20,863 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Version 1.4.1 came out on Jul 19, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.6.30. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “Hacks”. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats70 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Gauntlet Security |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 53 · -5.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 56 |
Rank over time
#20,863 · down 314 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #20,863 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #20,926 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #20,946 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #20,782 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #20,698 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #20,659 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #20,693 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #20,655 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #20,523 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #20,591 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #20,678 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #20,549 |
Growth %
Average -0.46% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.93% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.82% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.85% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.57% |
Active installs band
50+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.4100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★8 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.4
- Tested up to
- 4.6.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 13, 2014
- Last updated
- Jul 19, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Gauntlet Security
How many websites use Gauntlet Security?
Gauntlet Security is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #20,863 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Gauntlet Security been downloaded?
8,847 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Gauntlet Security last updated?
Version 1.4.1 came out on Jul 19, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Gauntlet Security compatible with the latest WordPress?
Gauntlet Security’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, 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.
Is Gauntlet Security still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Gauntlet Security have?
5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Gauntlet Security?
The plugins most like Gauntlet Security, by the tags they share, are Patchstack (100K+), BBQ Firewall (100K+) and BulletProof Security (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
8 reviews
- 5 stars: 8 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 53 |
| Reported installs | 50+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 8 |
| Total downloads | 8.8K |
| Author | Cornelius Bergen |
| First released | Sep 13, 2014 |
| Version | 1.4.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.4 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 19, 2016 |
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