Open24 Security
v1.4.1by open24 · updated 5 days ago
Security hardening for WordPress and WooCommerce: lock down the REST API and login, limit admin accounts, get alerts and detect modified files.
- Rank
- #31,158
- Up1,067 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 623
- 623 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Open24 Security at a glance
Open24 Security is a WordPress plugin by open24 with 10+ active installs, the #31,158 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times, 80% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.4.1 came out on Nov 3, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 115 plugins tagged “hardening”, it ranks #32. 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 stats246 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Open24 Security |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · -5.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 17 |
Rank over time
#31,158 · up 3,083 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #31,158 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #32,225 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #28,655 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #28,554 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #28,509 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #28,770 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #29,495 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #29,877 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #31,830 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #33,796 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #34,241 |
Growth %
Average -0.50% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -11.90% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +5.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +17.65% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +6.25% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +6.67% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -11.77% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| 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.org- So far:Installs 20+ → 10+
- Released 1.4.1 (was 1.3.0)
- Rank #33796 → #28655Installs 10+ → 20+
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.4100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.5
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Aug 3, 2026
- Last updated
- Nov 3, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Open24 Security
How many websites use Open24 Security?
Open24 Security 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 #31,158 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Open24 Security been downloaded?
623 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times. See download stats
When was Open24 Security last updated?
Version 1.4.1 came out on Nov 3, 2026 (5 days ago).
Is Open24 Security compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Open24 Security still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 5 days ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Open24 Security have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Open24 Security?
The plugins most like Open24 Security, by the tags they share, are Security Optimizer (1M+), WooCommerce Legacy REST API (400K+) and Limit Login Attempts (300K+). 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★
Compare with competitors
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 623 |
| Author | open24 |
| First released | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Version | 1.4.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.5 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Nov 3, 2026 |
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