INI Protector
v1.11.0by milenfrom · updated 1 month ago
Lightweight WordPress hardening — file integrity monitoring, two-factor authentication, login protection, security headers and privacy.
- Rank
- #25,578
- Down47 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 25
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 532
- 532 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
INI Protector at a glance
INI Protector is a WordPress plugin by milenfrom with 20+ active installs, the #25,578 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.11.0 came out on Oct 2, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 31 plugins tagged “File Integrity”, it ranks #3. 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 stats104 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | INI Protector |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 25 · +31.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 19 |
Rank over time
#25,578 · up 3,088 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #25,578 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #25,531 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #25,552 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #25,708 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #25,727 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #25,878 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #26,400 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #28,086 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #28,087 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #28,306 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #28,666 |
Growth %
Average +2.31% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +2.08% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +4.35% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +4.54% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +4.76% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +5.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +5.26% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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 #28306 → #25708
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.11100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.11.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.7
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Sep 9, 2026
- Last updated
- Oct 2, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about INI Protector
How many websites use INI Protector?
INI Protector is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #25,578 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has INI Protector been downloaded?
532 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was INI Protector last updated?
Version 1.11.0 came out on Oct 2, 2026 (1 month ago).
Is INI Protector compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is INI Protector still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does INI Protector have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to INI Protector?
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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 | ≈ 25 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 532 |
| Author | milenfrom |
| First released | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Version | 1.11.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.7 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 2, 2026 |
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