Best security keys plugins for WordPress
The most popular security keys plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Salt Shaker leads with 7K+ active installs, ahead of Assist Security (fewer than 10). All 2 plugins tagged “security keys” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 2 security keys plugins
- 1.
Salt ShakerThe most installed security keys plugin, with 7K+ active installs. Rated 4.7 from 27 reviews, updated 2 weeks ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.9.11.
- 2.
Assist SecurityFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 1 month ago.
All 2 plugins tagged “security keys”
Salt Shaker
Up in the last 7 days:10#2,506by Nagdy18 days ago
Salt Shaker enhances WordPress security by changing WordPress security keys and salts manually and automatically.
- Installs
- 7K+
- Rating
- 4.7(27)
- Downloads
- 151/day
Assist Security
Down in the last 7 days:10,110#70,248by AssistPress1 month ago
Rotate your WordPress security keys and salts safely, with verified atomic writes, key health checks, and a full audit trail.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day