Security Shield by XD
v1.0by 希扎尔 (Xī zhā ěr) · updated 1 year ago
Security Shield by XD is a security plugin that prevents unauthorized users from installing add-ons, injecting scripts, and modifying core files.
- Rank
- #50,228
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 7
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 732
- 732 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Security Shield by XD at a glance
Security Shield by XD is a WordPress plugin by 希扎尔 (Xī zhā ěr) with fewer than 10 active installs, the #50,228 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Mar 4, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.7.11. Among the 3 plugins tagged “script blocker”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats33 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Security Shield by XD |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 7 · -22.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9 |
Rank over time
#50,228 · down 1,084 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #50,228 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #65,190 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #52,542 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #72,604 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #66,603 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #72,803 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #59,220 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #60,931 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #49,144 |
Growth %
Average -2.07% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +75.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -16.67% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +200.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -33.33% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +200.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -80.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -28.57% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -22.22% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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- Tested up to 6.7.10 → 6.7.11
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.7.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- First released
- Mar 4, 2025
- Last updated
- Mar 4, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Security Shield by XD
How many websites use Security Shield by XD?
Security Shield by XD is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #50,228 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Security Shield by XD been downloaded?
732 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Security Shield by XD last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Mar 4, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Security Shield by XD compatible with the latest WordPress?
Security Shield by XD’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.7.11, 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 Security Shield by XD still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Security Shield by XD have?
No one has reviewed Security Shield by XD on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Security Shield by XD?
The plugins most like Security Shield by XD, by the tags they share, are Wordfence Security (5M+), Jetpack (3M+) and Really Simple Security (3M+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 7 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 732 |
| Author | 希扎尔 (Xī zhā ěr) |
| First released | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 |
| Last updated | Mar 4, 2025 |
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