MoeSec Security – Comprehensive Malware Scanner & Security Suite
v2.3by MoeSec · updated 2 months ago
MoeSec Security is a comprehensive plugin for Malware Scanning, Monitoring, Integrity, Security Hardening and Protection.
- Rank
- #20,838
- Up71 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 53
- 50+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.4K
- 2,374 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
MoeSec Security at a glance
MoeSec Security is a WordPress plugin by MoeSec with 50+ active installs, the #20,838 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 43% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 2.3 came out on Aug 22, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 9 plugins tagged “hacked”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats107 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | MoeSec Security |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 53 · +12.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 51 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 47 |
Rank over time
#20,838 · up 518 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #20,838 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #20,909 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #20,916 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #20,937 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #20,870 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #20,834 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #21,321 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #21,349 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,356 |
Growth %
Average +1.10% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.96% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.96% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +2.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +6.38% |
Active installs band
50+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #21356 → #20937Installs 40+ → 50+
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.3100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.3
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 11, 2025
- Last updated
- Aug 22, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about MoeSec Security
How many websites use MoeSec Security?
MoeSec Security is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #20,838 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has MoeSec Security been downloaded?
2,374 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was MoeSec Security last updated?
Version 2.3 came out on Aug 22, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is MoeSec Security compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is MoeSec Security still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does MoeSec Security have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to MoeSec Security?
The plugins most like MoeSec Security, by the tags they share, are Sucuri Security (600K+), Wordfence Security (5M+) and NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) (100K+). 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 | ≈ 53 |
| Reported installs | 50+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 2.4K |
| Author | MoeSec |
| First released | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Version | 2.3 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 22, 2026 |
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