Vigilant – 100% Free Security Suite: Firewall, 2FA, Login, Headers, Scanner…
v3.0.12by Fernando Tellado · updated today
Premium WordPress Security - 100% FREE: Firewall, 2FA, Security Headers, Login and Malware Protection, File Monitor, Security Audit & more
- Rank
- #3,596
- Up13 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 4,050
- 4K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 62.5K
- 62,475 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 25 reviews
- Support resolved
- 96%
- 26 of 27 threads, last 2 months
Vigilant at a glance
Vigilant is a WordPress plugin by Fernando Tellado with 4K+ active installs, the #3,596 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 267 times, 11% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 25 reviews. Version 3.0.12 came out on Nov 8, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 77 plugins tagged “scanner”, it ranks #8. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats13.4K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Vigilant |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 133 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 257 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 215 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 213 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 422 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,318 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 464 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 117 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 172 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 355 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 277 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 653 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1,083 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 126 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 105 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 281 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 318 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 496 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1,246 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 333 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 166 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 127 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 300 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 780 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1,265 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 445 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 377 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 977 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 156 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 190 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 4,045 · +9.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 4,045 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4,042 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3,791 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3,816 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3,772 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3,741 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3,732 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3,770 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3,691 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3,626 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3,757 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3,679 |
Rank over time
#3,596 · up 353 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #3,596 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #3,609 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #3,615 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #3,613 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #3,620 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #3,631 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #3,638 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #3,657 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #3,669 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #3,701 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #3,731 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #3,747 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #3,744 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #3,949 |
Growth %
Average +0.79% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +3.31% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.66% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.17% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.83% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.24% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.01% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +2.14% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.79% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -3.49% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +2.12% |
Active installs band
4K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3K+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Judged on Nov 15, 2026
- Released 3.0.12 (was 3.0.10)
- So far:Rank #3657 → #3596Installs 3K+ → 4K+
- Released 3.0.10 (was 3.0.9)
- Rank #3747 → #3613Downloads -30.4%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
- Rank #3949 → #3631Downloads -21%
- Released 3.0.9 (was 3.0.7)
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.085%
- Other15%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★25 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.0.12
- Requires WordPress
- 6.2
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Feb 11, 2026
- Last updated
- Nov 8, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Vigilant
How many websites use Vigilant?
Vigilant is active on 4K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,596 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Vigilant been downloaded?
62,475 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 267 times. See download stats
When was Vigilant last updated?
Version 3.0.12 came out on Nov 8, 2026 (10 hours ago). See every release
Is Vigilant compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does Vigilant have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Vigilant up to date. See its security record
Is Vigilant still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 10 hours ago. Its authors resolved 26 of the 27 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does Vigilant have?
5.0 out of 5 from 25 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Vigilant?
The plugins most like Vigilant, by the tags they share, are Wordfence Security (5M+), Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal (40K+) and Limit Login Attempts Security (1M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
25 reviews
- 5 stars: 25 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 4,050 |
| Reported installs | 4K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 25 |
| Total downloads | 62.5K |
| Author | Fernando Tellado |
| First released | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Version | 3.0.12 |
| Requires WP | 6.2 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Nov 8, 2026 |
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