PowerSEC – Firewall, Malware Scanner, Login Security & Backup
v1.4.235by CinderEye LLC · updated 1 month ago
Free firewall/WAF, malware scanning, login protection, 2FA, file-integrity monitoring and local backups. Optional multi-site Central dashboard.
- Rank
- #28,209
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 21
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 702
- 702 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- 0%
- 0 of 7 threads, last 2 months
PowerSEC at a glance
PowerSEC is a WordPress plugin by CinderEye LLC with 20+ active installs, the #28,209 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.4.235 came out on Oct 6, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 85 plugins tagged “malware scanner”, it ranks #34. 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 stats151 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | PowerSEC |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 21 · +16.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 18 |
Rank over time
#28,209 · up 2,402 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #28,209 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #28,218 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #29,463 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #29,545 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #29,015 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #28,818 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #28,658 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #28,509 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #29,963 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #30,611 |
Growth %
Average +1.29% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +5.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +8.82% |
| 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 | -15.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +17.65% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +6.25% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -11.11% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| 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 | 20+ |
| 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- Downloads +0%
- 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
- 1.4.235
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Sep 16, 2026
- Last updated
- Oct 6, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about PowerSEC
How many websites use PowerSEC?
PowerSEC is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #28,209 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has PowerSEC been downloaded?
702 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was PowerSEC last updated?
Version 1.4.235 came out on Oct 6, 2026 (1 month ago).
Is PowerSEC compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is PowerSEC still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. Its authors resolved 0 of the 7 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does PowerSEC have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to PowerSEC?
The plugins most like PowerSEC, by the tags they share, are Defender Security (80K+), BulletProof Security (20K+) and All-In-One Security (AIOS) (1M+). 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★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 21 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 702 |
| Author | CinderEye LLC |
| First released | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Version | 1.4.235 |
| Requires WP | 5.8 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 6, 2026 |
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