IOSEC HTTP Anti Flood/DoS Security Gateway Module
v1.8.2by iosec · updated 14 years ago
This module provides security enhancements against (HTTP) Flood & Brute Force Attacks for Wordpress.
- Rank
- #35,848
- Up6,837 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 9.5K
- 9,477 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
IOSEC HTTP Anti Flood/DoS Security Gateway Module at a glance
IOSEC HTTP Anti Flood/DoS Security Gateway Module is a WordPress plugin by iosec with 10+ active installs, the #35,848 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.8.2 came out on Oct 1, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 13 plugins tagged “module”, it ranks #10. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats29 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | IOSEC HTTP Anti Flood/DoS Security Gateway Module |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · +15.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#35,848 · up 9,795 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #35,848 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #42,685 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #42,904 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #37,246 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #45,809 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #45,793 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #38,090 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #46,495 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #45,643 |
Growth %
Average +1.03% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +4.17% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.69% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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.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.
- v1.8100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.8.2
- Requires WordPress
- 2.0.2
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 29, 2012
- Last updated
- Oct 1, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about IOSEC HTTP Anti Flood/DoS Security Gateway Module
How many websites use IOSEC HTTP Anti Flood/DoS Security Gateway Module?
IOSEC HTTP Anti Flood/DoS Security Gateway Module 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 #35,848 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has IOSEC HTTP Anti Flood/DoS Security Gateway Module been downloaded?
9,477 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was IOSEC HTTP Anti Flood/DoS Security Gateway Module last updated?
Version 1.8.2 came out on Oct 1, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is IOSEC HTTP Anti Flood/DoS Security Gateway Module compatible with the latest WordPress?
IOSEC HTTP Anti Flood/DoS Security Gateway Module’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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 IOSEC HTTP Anti Flood/DoS Security Gateway Module still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does IOSEC HTTP Anti Flood/DoS Security Gateway Module have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to IOSEC HTTP Anti Flood/DoS Security Gateway Module?
The plugins most like IOSEC HTTP Anti Flood/DoS Security Gateway Module, 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
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 9.5K |
| Author | iosec |
| First released | May 29, 2012 |
| Version | 1.8.2 |
| Requires WP | 2.0.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 1, 2012 |
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