Papy3D WAF
v2.0.31by papy3d · updated 1 month ago
A local pre-WordPress application firewall with bounded inspection, declarative rules, observation mode, and safe server diagnostics.
- Rank
- #58,873
- Up8,782 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 5
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 139
- 139 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Papy3D WAF at a glance
Papy3D WAF is a WordPress plugin by papy3d with fewer than 10 active installs, the #58,873 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. It has no reviews yet. Version 2.0.31 came out on Oct 10, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 30 plugins tagged “WAF”, it ranks #22. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats145 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Papy3D WAF |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 39 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 5 · -16.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
Rank over time
#58,873 · down 5,242 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #58,873 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #67,655 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #50,203 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #50,710 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #55,254 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #62,888 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #65,382 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #63,662 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #53,631 |
Growth %
Average -1.51% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +66.67% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -57.14% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +50.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -33.33% |
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 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #53631 → #50203Downloads -33.3%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.31
- Requires WordPress
- 6.8
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 8.3
- First released
- Oct 10, 2026
- Last updated
- Oct 10, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Papy3D WAF
How many websites use Papy3D WAF?
Papy3D WAF is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #58,873 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Papy3D WAF been downloaded?
139 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Papy3D WAF last updated?
Version 2.0.31 came out on Oct 10, 2026 (4 weeks ago).
Is Papy3D WAF compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Papy3D WAF still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 4 weeks ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Papy3D WAF have?
No one has reviewed Papy3D WAF on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Papy3D WAF?
The plugins most like Papy3D WAF, by the tags they share, are Limit Login Attempts Security (1M+), Hide My WP Ghost (100K+) and Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 5 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 139 |
| Author | papy3d |
| First released | Oct 10, 2026 |
| Version | 2.0.31 |
| Requires WP | 6.8 |
| Requires PHP | 8.3 |
| Last updated | Oct 10, 2026 |
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