Ironfang Security
v1.2.0by ironfang · updated 10 days ago
Security configuration checks for WordPress, with clear evidence and guidance. Checks run on your site and do not send information to Ironfang.
- Rank
- #69,723
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 3
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 159
- 159 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Ironfang Security at a glance
Ironfang Security is a WordPress plugin by ironfang with fewer than 10 active installs, the #69,723 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2.0 came out on Oct 29, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 21 plugins tagged “configuration”, it ranks #19. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 28, 2026, 12 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats154 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Ironfang Security |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 48 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 47 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 3 · -50.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6 |
Rank over time
#69,723 · down 7,613 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #69,723 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #56,974 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #53,642 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #71,692 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #73,637 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #59,267 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #61,179 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #57,535 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #62,110 |
Growth %
Average -6.11% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -50.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +100.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +100.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -80.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -16.67% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +20.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -16.67% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #62110 → #53642
- Released 1.2.0 (was 1.1.0)
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.8
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 8.1
- First released
- Oct 28, 2026
- Last updated
- Oct 29, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Ironfang Security
How many websites use Ironfang Security?
Ironfang Security is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #69,723 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Ironfang Security been downloaded?
159 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was Ironfang Security last updated?
Version 1.2.0 came out on Oct 29, 2026 (1 week ago).
Is Ironfang Security compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Ironfang Security still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 week ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Ironfang Security have?
No one has reviewed Ironfang Security on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Ironfang Security?
The plugins most like Ironfang Security, by the tags they share, are Wordfence Security (5M+), Jetpack (3M+) and Really Simple Security (3M+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 3 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 159 |
| Author | ironfang |
| First released | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Version | 1.2.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.8 |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 |
| Last updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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