Best hacks plugins for WordPress
The most popular hacks plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Gauntlet Security leads with 50+ active installs, ahead of Hash Checker (10+) and EduHack (10+). All 3 plugins tagged “Hacks” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
Installs aren’t everything: a recent release, a “Tested up to” that matches the current WordPress, and support threads that get resolved show a plugin is looked after. Open any plugin for its downloads, rank history and alternatives.
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Top 3 hacks plugins
- 1.
Gauntlet SecurityThe most installed hacks plugin, with 50+ active installs. Rated 5.0 from 8 reviews, last updated 10 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.6.30.
- 2.
Hash Checker10+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 17 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 2.8.1.
- 3.
EduHack10+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, last updated 10 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.5.33.
All 3 plugins tagged “Hacks”
Gauntlet Security
Down in the last 7 days:238#20,897by Cornelius Bergen10 years ago
Performs a detailed security analysis of your WordPress installation. Provides specific instructions on how to make your site more secure.
- Installs
- 50+
- Rating
- 5.0(8)
- Downloads
- 0/day
Hash Checker
Down in the last 7 days:849#46,089by Paul Menard17 years ago
Provide a method to verify your WordPress core files match the original downloaded version.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
EduHack
Down in the last 7 days:5,284#47,810by Arthur Ronconi10 years ago
Hacking your education! Plugin for create courses and grids.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- 5.0(2)
- Downloads
- 0/day