Hard Guard Security – Malware Scanner, 2FA & Login Protection
v1.18.14.5by endriu777 · updated 26 days ago
Free WordPress security plugin with malware scanner, vulnerability scanner, 2FA, brute force & login protection, audit log and hardening.
- Rank
- #30,606
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 783
- 783 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Hard Guard Security at a glance
Hard Guard Security is a WordPress plugin by endriu777 with 10+ active installs, the #30,606 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 225% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.18.14.5 came out on Oct 13, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 21 plugins tagged “vulnerability scanner”, it ranks #8. 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 stats261 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Hard Guard Security |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 35 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · +23.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#30,606 · up 13,848 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #30,606 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #30,345 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #30,829 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #30,717 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #31,246 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #30,814 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #31,781 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #42,396 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #46,139 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #44,454 |
Growth %
Average +1.75% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -5.88% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +3.13% |
| 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 | +23.08% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.69% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #46139 → #30829
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.18100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.18.14.5
- Requires WordPress
- 7.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Aug 17, 2026
- Last updated
- Oct 13, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Hard Guard Security
How many websites use Hard Guard Security?
Hard Guard Security is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #30,606 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Hard Guard Security been downloaded?
783 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Hard Guard Security last updated?
Version 1.18.14.5 came out on Oct 13, 2026 (3 weeks ago).
Is Hard Guard Security compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Hard Guard Security still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 3 weeks ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Hard Guard Security have?
No one has reviewed Hard Guard Security on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Hard Guard Security?
The plugins most like Hard Guard Security, by the tags they share, are All-In-One Security (AIOS) (1M+), Defender Security (80K+) and BulletProof Security (20K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 783 |
| Author | endriu777 |
| First released | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Version | 1.18.14.5 |
| Requires WP | 7.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 13, 2026 |
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