Protect WP Config File from Phishing Attacks
v15.01by Michele Butcher-Jones · updated 10 years ago
Returns a blank white page if people try to load the wp-config file (or backups of it) in a web browser.
- Rank
- #23,082
- Up91 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 37
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.5K
- 3,545 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Protect WP Config File from Phishing Attacks at a glance
Protect WP Config File from Phishing Attacks is a WordPress plugin by Michele Butcher-Jones with 30+ active installs, the #23,082 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 25% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 15.01 came out on Apr 6, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.0. Among the 18 plugins tagged “wp-config”, it ranks #9. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats93 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Protect WP Config File from Phishing Attacks |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 37 · -11.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 42 |
Rank over time
#23,082 · down 286 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #23,082 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #23,173 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #23,086 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #23,109 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #23,339 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #22,991 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,810 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #22,824 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #22,831 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #22,907 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #22,815 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #22,852 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #22,870 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #22,796 |
Growth %
Average -0.97% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | +2.78% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | -2.70% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -11.90% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +2.44% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -2.38% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +2.44% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -2.38% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v15.01100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 15.01
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2.0
- Tested up to
- 4.1.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 5, 2013
- Last updated
- Apr 6, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Protect WP Config File from Phishing Attacks
How many websites use Protect WP Config File from Phishing Attacks?
Protect WP Config File from Phishing Attacks is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #23,082 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Protect WP Config File from Phishing Attacks been downloaded?
3,545 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Protect WP Config File from Phishing Attacks last updated?
Version 15.01 came out on Apr 6, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Protect WP Config File from Phishing Attacks compatible with the latest WordPress?
Protect WP Config File from Phishing Attacks’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.0, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Protect WP Config File from Phishing Attacks still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Protect WP Config File from Phishing Attacks have?
No one has reviewed Protect WP Config File from Phishing Attacks on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Protect WP Config File from Phishing Attacks?
The plugins most like Protect WP Config File from Phishing Attacks, by the tags they share, are Jetpack Protect (100K+), Security Optimizer (1M+) and Limit Login Attempts Security (1M+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 37 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.5K |
| Author | Michele Butcher-Jones |
| First released | Jul 5, 2013 |
| Version | 15.01 |
| Requires WP | 3.2.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 6, 2016 |
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