Owl Security
v1.12.1by Owlgorithm Labs · updated 2 months ago
All-in-one WordPress security: firewall, malware scanner, login protection, 2FA, and backups in one clean, lightweight dashboard.
- Rank
- #31,905
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 360
- 360 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Owl Security at a glance
Owl Security is a WordPress plugin by Owlgorithm Labs with 10+ active installs, the #31,905 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.12.1 came out on Sep 9, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 86 plugins tagged “two factor authentication”, it ranks #26. 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 stats47 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Owl Security |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · -11.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 18 |
Rank over time
#31,905 · down 341 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #31,905 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #31,512 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #32,214 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #32,023 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #31,898 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #31,838 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #32,037 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #31,539 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #31,488 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #31,879 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #31,980 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #31,564 |
Growth %
Average -0.98% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -11.11% |
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 | 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
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 #31980 → #32214
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.12100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.12.1
- Requires WordPress
- 6.2
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jul 30, 2026
- Last updated
- Sep 9, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Owl Security
How many websites use Owl Security?
Owl 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 #31,905 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Owl Security been downloaded?
360 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Owl Security last updated?
Version 1.12.1 came out on Sep 9, 2026 (1 month ago).
Is Owl Security compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Owl Security still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Owl Security have?
No one has reviewed Owl Security on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Owl Security?
The plugins most like Owl Security, by the tags they share, are All-In-One Security (AIOS) (1M+), Defender Security (80K+) and Wordfence Security (5M+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 360 |
| Author | Owlgorithm Labs |
| First released | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Version | 1.12.1 |
| Requires WP | 6.2 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
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