SiteLock Security – WP Hardening, Login Security & Malware Scans
v5.1.2by SiteLock · updated 4 months ago
Free, lightweight WordPress security. Harden your site with login protection & 2FA, see Site Health clearly and run on-demand checks—setup in minutes.
- Rank
- #5,691
- Up1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,500
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 55.3K
- 55,254 all-time
- Rating
- 3.4/5
- 14 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
SiteLock Security at a glance
SiteLock Security is a WordPress plugin by SiteLock with 1K+ active installs, the #5,691 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 23 times, 20% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.4 out of 5 from 14 reviews. Version 5.1.2 came out on Jun 23, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. It leads the 5 plugins tagged “malware scan”. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats577 downloads · the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | SiteLock Security |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 19 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 29 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 15 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,504 · -6.9% in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,504 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,503 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,503 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,509 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,504 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,503 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,499 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,498 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,501 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,497 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,497 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,616 |
Rank over time
#5,691 · up 43 in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #5,691 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #5,692 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #5,692 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #5,687 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #5,700 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #5,685 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #5,694 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #5,695 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #5,704 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #5,704 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #5,702 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #5,726 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #5,740 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #5,734 |
Growth %
Average -0.60% a day in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.40% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.33% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.27% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.20% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.27% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.36% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
See where SiteLock Security ranks in search
Track this plugin to check its position for the searches you choose, daily, with an alert when it moves.
Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #5740 → #5700
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v5.174%
- v5.013%
- v4.25.9%
- Other6.7%
Rating trend
3.4★★★★★14 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 5.1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 5.6
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 8.0
- First released
- May 2, 2013
- Last updated
- Jun 23, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about SiteLock Security
How many websites use SiteLock Security?
SiteLock Security is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,691 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has SiteLock Security been downloaded?
55,254 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 23 times. See download stats
When was SiteLock Security last updated?
Version 5.1.2 came out on Jun 23, 2026 (4 months ago). See every release
Is SiteLock Security compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Does SiteLock Security have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 2 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep SiteLock Security up to date. See its security record
Is SiteLock Security still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 4 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does SiteLock Security have?
3.4 out of 5 from 14 reviews on WordPress.org. 57% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to SiteLock Security?
The plugins most like SiteLock Security, by the tags they share, are DevDome Malware Scanner (300+), Lockora Security Audit (200+) and All-In-One Security (AIOS) (1M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.4
★★★★★
14 reviews
- 5 stars: 8 reviews, 57%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 7%
- 1 stars: 5 reviews, 36%
- Positive
- 57%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 43%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.5.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
Compare with competitors
Add up to 1 competitor. No account needed.
| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,500 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 3.4 |
| Reviews | 14 |
| Total downloads | 55.3K |
| Author | SiteLock |
| First released | May 2, 2013 |
| Version | 5.1.2 |
| Requires WP | 5.6 |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 |
| Last updated | Jun 23, 2026 |
Alternatives to SiteLock Security
Compare all alternativesPopular plugins with the same tags, the most in common first.

DevDome Malware Scanner
by DevDome
WordPress malware scanner and virus scanner for hacked sites. Find malware, backdoors and malicious code, then remove it with quarantine and repair.
- Rank
- #10,684
- Installs
- 300+
- 5.0

Lockora Security Audit
by Guido Schad
Lockora Security Audit checks WordPress security posture, hardening, core integrity, vulnerabilities, and optional AI reports.
- Rank
- #12,718
- Installs
- 200+
- 5.0

All-In-One Security (AIOS)
by David Anderson / Team Updraft
Protect your WordPress site with All-In-One Security (AIOS): easy-to-use login security, a powerful firewall, and much more.
- Rank
- #56
- Installs
- 1M+
- 4.7

Limit Login Attempts Security
by WPChef
Limit login attempts and stop brute force attacks. WordPress security with 2FA, firewall, bot protection, IP blocking, and secure login monitoring.
- Rank
- #34
- Installs
- 1M+
- 4.8

MalCare WordPress Security Plugin
by malcare
Get Bulletproof Security for your WordPress site. WordPress security plugin packed with comprehensive Firewall, malware scanner, cleaner & more.
- Rank
- #289
- Installs
- 100K+
- 4.4

Defender Security
by WPMU DEV - Your All-in-One WordPress Platform
WordPress security plugin with malware scanner, IP blocking, audit logs, antivirus scans, firewall, 2FA, brute force login security, and more.
- Rank
- #519
- Installs
- 80K+
- 4.8
Side by side:SiteLock Security vs DevDome Malware ScannerSiteLock Security vs Lockora Security AuditSiteLock Security vs All-In-One Security (AIOS)