Improve Website Security
v1.0.1by ideasToCode · updated 2 months ago
This plugin enhances WordPress security by implementing measures like Security Headers, changing the Login URL, disabling WP JSON API, and more.
- Rank
- #22,875
- Down43 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 42
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.3K
- 1,311 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Improve Website Security at a glance
Improve Website Security is a WordPress plugin by ideasToCode with 40+ active installs, the #22,875 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.1 came out on Sep 1, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 36 plugins tagged “Security Headers”, it ranks #9. 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 stats68 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Improve Website Security |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 42 · -2.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 43 |
Rank over time
#22,875 · down 366 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #22,875 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #22,832 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #22,957 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #22,930 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #22,862 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,887 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #22,665 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #22,616 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #22,711 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #22,706 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #22,427 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #22,509 |
Growth %
Average -0.21% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +2.44% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -1.19% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +2.44% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -2.38% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -2.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
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.org- Rank #22509 → #22862
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
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
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.5
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Dec 28, 2024
- Last updated
- Sep 1, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Improve Website Security
How many websites use Improve Website Security?
Improve Website Security is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #22,875 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Improve Website Security been downloaded?
1,311 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Improve Website Security last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Sep 1, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is Improve Website Security compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Improve Website Security still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Improve Website Security have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Improve Website Security?
The plugins most like Improve Website Security, by the tags they share, are HTTP Headers (40K+), Content Security Policy Manager (2K+) and HTTP Security Header (1K+). 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 | ≈ 42 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 1.3K |
| Author | ideasToCode |
| First released | Dec 28, 2024 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.5 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Sep 1, 2026 |
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HTTP Security Header
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