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Simple Iframe Buster

v1.1.1

by Mikel King · updated 5 years ago

Provides a method of setting the X-Frame-Options header to SAMEORIGIN. Also enqueues a javascript based iframe blocker.

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Rank
#14,595
Up54 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 145
100+ reported · High
Total downloads
6.7K
6,708 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
2 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +50% (30d)·Toward 200+ · ETA ~23d

Simple Iframe Buster at a glance

Simple Iframe Buster is a WordPress plugin by Mikel King with 100+ active installs, the #14,595 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.1.1 came out on Aug 13, 2021, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.7.21. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “x-frame-options”. It was first released in 2014.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

52 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Simple Iframe Buster Compare series
Downloads over time: 20 days across 1 series.0246Oct 10Oct 13Oct 16Oct 20Oct 23Oct 26Oct 29Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.7.21
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DateSimple Iframe Buster
Oct 29, 20263
Oct 28, 20261
Oct 27, 20264
Oct 26, 20267
Oct 25, 20264
Oct 24, 20263
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20261
Oct 20, 20262
Oct 19, 20264
Oct 18, 20263
Oct 17, 20262
Oct 16, 20263
Oct 15, 20262
Oct 14, 20264
Oct 13, 20262
Oct 12, 20261
Oct 11, 20260
Oct 10, 20265

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 145 · -7.6% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.145150155Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.7.21
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 2026145
Nov 8, 2026144
Nov 7, 2026144
Nov 5, 2026145
Nov 4, 2026147
Nov 3, 2026147
Nov 2, 2026146
Nov 1, 2026146
Oct 31, 2026146
Oct 30, 2026147
Oct 29, 2026147
Oct 28, 2026147
Oct 27, 2026157

Rank over time

#14,595 · down 20 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#14.5K#14.6KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.7.21
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#14,595
Nov 8, 2026#14,649
Nov 7, 2026#14,643
Nov 6, 2026#14,599
Nov 5, 2026#14,615
Nov 3, 2026#14,475
Nov 2, 2026#14,509
Nov 1, 2026#14,535
Oct 31, 2026#14,521
Oct 30, 2026#14,473
Oct 29, 2026#14,533
Oct 28, 2026#14,571
Oct 27, 2026#14,575

Growth %

Average -0.61% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026+0.69%
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026-0.34%
Nov 5, 2026-1.36%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026+0.69%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 2026-0.68%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-6.37%

Active installs band

100+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.95100105Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.7.21
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026100+
Nov 8, 2026100+
Nov 7, 2026100+
Nov 6, 2026100+
Nov 5, 2026100+
Nov 4, 2026100+
Nov 3, 2026100+
Nov 2, 2026100+
Nov 1, 2026100+
Oct 31, 2026100+
Oct 30, 2026100+
Oct 29, 2026100+
Oct 28, 2026100+
Oct 27, 2026100+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #14571 → #14615
    • Tested up to 5.7.20 → 5.7.21

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.1100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.1.1
Requires WordPress
3.9
Tested up to
5.7.21
Requires PHP
–
First released
May 30, 2014
Last updated
Aug 13, 2021
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Simple Iframe Buster

How many websites use Simple Iframe Buster?

Simple Iframe Buster is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #14,595 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Simple Iframe Buster been downloaded?

6,708 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats

When was Simple Iframe Buster last updated?

Version 1.1.1 came out on Aug 13, 2021 (5 years ago).

Is Simple Iframe Buster compatible with the latest WordPress?

Simple Iframe Buster’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.7.21, 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 Simple Iframe Buster still maintained?

Its last release was 5 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Simple Iframe Buster have?

5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Simple Iframe Buster?

The plugins most like Simple Iframe Buster, by the tags they share, are iframe (60K+), Advanced iFrame (40K+) and Simple Iframe (6K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

2 reviews

  • 5 stars: 2 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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Simple Iframe Buster
Estimated installs≈ 145
Reported installs100+
Rating5.0
Reviews2
Total downloads6.7K
AuthorMikel King
First releasedMay 30, 2014
Version1.1.1
Requires WP3.9
Requires PHP–
Last updatedAug 13, 2021

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