Generate Security.txt
v1.0.14by Vereniging van Registrars · updated 4 months ago
With a security.txt file, ethical hackers can easily send you a notification when they have found a vulnerability on your website.
- Rank
- #10,624
- Up43 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 338
- 300+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.2K
- 7,247 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Generate Security.txt at a glance
Generate Security.txt is a WordPress plugin by Vereniging van Registrars with 300+ active installs, the #10,624 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 17 times, 28% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.14 came out on Jun 29, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 3 plugins tagged “responsible disclosure”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2024.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats364 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Generate Security.txt |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 338 · -27.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 338 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 337 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 339 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 340 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 339 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 341 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 342 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 341 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 457 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 454 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 459 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 463 |
Rank over time
#10,624 · down 1,298 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #10,624 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #10,667 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #10,526 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #10,611 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #10,604 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #10,616 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #10,552 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #10,534 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #10,563 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #9,350 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #9,390 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #9,333 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #9,326 |
Growth %
Average -2.59% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.30% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.29% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.29% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.29% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.59% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.29% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.29% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -25.38% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.66% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -1.09% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.86% |
Active installs band
300+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 400+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #9333 → #10611Installs 400+ → 300+
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.14
- Requires WordPress
- 6.3
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 16, 2024
- Last updated
- Jun 29, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Generate Security.txt
How many websites use Generate Security.txt?
Generate Security.txt is active on 300+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #10,624 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Generate Security.txt been downloaded?
7,247 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 17 times. See download stats
When was Generate Security.txt last updated?
Version 1.0.14 came out on Jun 29, 2026 (4 months ago).
Is Generate Security.txt compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Is Generate Security.txt still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 4 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Generate Security.txt have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Generate Security.txt?
The plugins most like Generate Security.txt, by the tags they share, are Wordfence Security (5M+), Jetpack (3M+) and Really Simple Security (3M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 338 |
| Reported installs | 300+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 7.2K |
| Author | Vereniging van Registrars |
| First released | Aug 16, 2024 |
| Version | 1.0.14 |
| Requires WP | 6.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 29, 2026 |
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