Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal
v2.191by CleanTalk Inc · updated 12 days ago
Protect WordPress from malware, hackers, brute-force attacks & suspicious traffic. Includes firewall, login security, 2FA & vulnerability checks.
- Rank
- #886
- Up1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 43,000
- 40K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 3.1M
- 3,103,129 all-time
- Rating
- 4.8/5
- 398 reviews
- Support resolved
- 89%
- 33 of 37 threads, last 2 months
Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal at a glance
Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal is a WordPress plugin by CleanTalk Inc with 40K+ active installs, the #886 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 783 times, 2% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.8 out of 5 from 398 reviews. Version 2.191 came out on Oct 27, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 126 plugins tagged “2FA”, it ranks #8. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats65.6K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 355 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 477 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 490 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 785 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 780 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 896 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 595 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,120 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,028 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,685 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7,191 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 17,185 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 520 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 331 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 304 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 588 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 887 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 818 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 755 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 936 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 639 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 938 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1,217 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 9,252 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 13,938 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 500 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 361 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 268 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 234 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 527 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 43,016 · +0.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 43,016 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 42,962 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 43,097 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 43,101 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 43,183 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 43,287 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 43,141 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 42,844 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 42,798 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 42,667 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 42,814 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 42,827 |
Rank over time
#886
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #886 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #887 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #887 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #885 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #887 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #886 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #886 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #883 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #883 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #884 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #884 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #882 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #882 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #886 |
Growth %
Average +0.04% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.13% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.01% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.19% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.24% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.34% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.69% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.31% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.34% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.03% |
Active installs band
40K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 40K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #882 → #885Downloads -8.5%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
- Rank #886 → #886Downloads -0.2%
- Released 2.191 (was 2.190)
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.19167%
- Other33%
Rating trend
4.8★★★★★398 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.191
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- First released
- Aug 24, 2016
- Last updated
- Oct 27, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal
How many websites use Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal?
Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal is active on 40K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #886 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal been downloaded?
3,103,129 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 783 times. See download stats
When was Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal last updated?
Version 2.191 came out on Oct 27, 2026 (1 week ago). See every release
Is Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal have known security vulnerabilities?
Yes: 1 known vulnerability affects version 2.191, according to WPVulnerability’s database. See its security record
Is Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 week ago. Its authors resolved 33 of the 37 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal have?
4.8 out of 5 from 398 reviews on WordPress.org. 92% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal?
The plugins most like Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal, by the tags they share, are Wordfence Security (5M+), Security Optimizer (1M+) and Limit Login Attempts Security (1M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.8
★★★★★
398 reviews
- 5 stars: 367 reviews, 92%
- 4 stars: 6 reviews, 2%
- 3 stars: 3 reviews, 1%
- 2 stars: 3 reviews, 1%
- 1 stars: 19 reviews, 5%
- Positive
- 94%4–5★
- Mixed
- 1%3★
- Critical
- 6%1–2★
- About 249 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 15 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 43,000 |
| Reported installs | 40K+ |
| Rating | 4.8 |
| Reviews | 398 |
| Total downloads | 3.1M |
| Author | CleanTalk Inc |
| First released | Aug 24, 2016 |
| Version | 2.191 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 |
| Last updated | Oct 27, 2026 |
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